placatory en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /pləˈkeɪtəɹi/
Meanings
-
That placates; pacifying.
While placatory on the hostages, Raja'i dismissed any possibility of a ceasefire in the war.
1980 October 27, Marguerite Johnson et al., “Trying to Tighten the Noose”, in Time:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more placatory | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most placatory | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |