propitiatingly
- a word derived from propitiate.
Example Sentences
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“I say, Mr. Savage,” said the Deputy Sub-Bursar, smiling propitiatingly.
From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley
"I was just lookin' for you, Moira aroon," he said propitiatingly.
From Hillsboro People by Fisher, Dorothy Canfield
By and by some native women sallied out in our direction and, skirting the camp, peeped cautiously round our tents; then getting bolder they sidled towards us, smiling propitiatingly.
From By Desert Ways to Baghdad by Jebb, Louisa
He even smiled, but not propitiatingly; it was almost patent that the return of his chance superior was welcome.
From Ancestors A Novel by Atherton, Gertrude Franklin Horn
"No doubt, madam," replied the Ensign propitiatingly, "no doubt."
From Biltmore Oswald The Diary of a Hapless Recruit by Dorgan, Dick
