placative

American  

[pley-key-tiv, -kuh-, plak-ey-tiv, plak-uh-] / ˈpleɪ keɪ tɪv, -kə-, ˈplæk eɪ tɪv, ˈplæk ə- /

adjective

1. placatory.

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Etymology

Origin of placative

First recorded in 1930–35; placate ¹ + -ive

Example Sentences

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placative

The little man's voice was placative; his manner gravely ingratiating.

From Square Deal Sanderson by Seltzer, Charles Alden

Unusual celestial phenomena, such as eclipses, meteors, and comets, have always excited terror, being referred to some hostile supernatural agency, and have called forth special placative and restrictive ceremonies.

From Introduction to the History of Religions Handbooks on the History of Religions, Volume IV by Jastrow, Morris

Penrod's answer, like the look he lifted to the impressive stranger, was meek and placative.

From Penrod by Tarkington, Booth

In place of the placative, middle-aged varlet, troubled and hurrying to serve, there stepped out of the elevator, at the street level, a deep-chested, assertive, manly adventurer, about thirty, kindly eyed, picturesque, and careless.

From Harlequin and Columbine by Tarkington, Booth

"We are anxious to reach civilization, Professor," said Bentley, deciding to be placative with the old man.

From Astounding Stories, June, 1931 by Various