propitiatory

Other forms: propitiatorily

Definitions of propitiatory
  1. adjective
    intended to reconcile or appease
    “sent flowers as a propitiatory gesture”
    synonyms: propitiative
    conciliative, conciliatory
    intended to placate
  2. adjective
    having power to atone for or offered by way of expiation or propitiation
    synonyms: expiative, expiatory
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