| English Dictionary |
CONCILIATIVE
| Pronunciation (US): |  | (GB): | |
Dictionary entry overview: What does conciliative mean?
• CONCILIATIVE (adjective)
The adjective CONCILIATIVE has 1 sense:
1. intended to placate
Familiarity information: CONCILIATIVE used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Intended to placate
Synonyms:
conciliative; conciliatory
Context example:
a conciliatory visit
Similar:
appeasing; placating; placative; placatory (intended to pacify by acceding to demands or granting concessions)
pacific (promoting peace)
propitiative; propitiatory (intended to reconcile or appease)
soft (willing to negotiate and compromise)
Derivation:
conciliate (come to terms)
conciliate (cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of)
| Learn English with... Proverbs |
"Misery loves company." (English proverb)
"Smart bird gets trapped in its beak." (Azerbaijani proverb)
"If you can't reward then you should thank." (Arabic proverb)
"All too good is neighbours fool." (Dutch proverb)
"Smart bird gets trapped in its beak." (Azerbaijani proverb)
"If you can't reward then you should thank." (Arabic proverb)
"All too good is neighbours fool." (Dutch proverb)