reconciliatory
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of reconciliatory
First recorded in 1580–90; from Latin reconciliāt(us) “repaired, reunited” (past participle of reconciliāre “to bring back together, repair, reunite”; see reconcile) + -ory 1
Example Sentences
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Of course she touches him, in a reconciliatory embrace, but she is once again saved by painting.
From New York Times ● Jun. 14, 2023
The president-elect thanked his supporters in the capital, Abuja, after his victory was announced and struck a reconciliatory tone in a message directed at his political adversaries.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 28, 2023
Yoon would also likely use his Aug. 15 Liberation Day speech marking Korea's independence from Japan as a chance to send a reconciliatory message to Tokyo, the official added.
From Reuters ● Jul. 15, 2022
His tone sounded reconciliatory and he promised the Somali people that he would work for everyone.
From BBC ● May 16, 2022
Her hands shook as she poured rice into the boiling water and, as she watched the narrow basmati grains begin to swell, she wondered if they were failing at this, their reconciliatory meal.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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