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

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

From Astounding Stories, June, 1931 by Various

And with a little flurry of placative laughter, she added: "At your age, of course!"

From The Magnificent Ambersons by Tarkington, Booth

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

From Penrod by Tarkington, Booth

With a placative little laugh, Mr. Schofield remarked: "I git the swing to her all right, I reckon, but somehow it doesn't sound so kind of good as when I was writing it."

From The Gentleman from Indiana by Tarkington, Booth

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