English vocabulary · C2
Conciliatory
/kənˈsɪl.i.ə.tɔːr.i/ · adj.
A conciliatory act helps end a fight and makes people less angry. They go back to friendly talk.
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Example sentences
- Conciliatory, Kim smiled.
- Jo gave conciliatory nods.
Word origin and roots
from Latin
- conciliare — unite (from Latin)
Synonyms and nuances
- SOOTHING — help someone feel calmer (Make anger fade)
- PEACEFUL — calm and free from fighting (Without a fight)
- FRIENDLY — kind toward other people (Show kind care)
Similar words
- soothing
- peaceful
- friendly
- calming
- appeasing
Lesson notes
A conciliatory act helps end a fight and makes people less angry. They go back to friendly talk.
Related: soothing, peaceful, friendly. Use conciliatory when fights need peace.
Conciliatory, Kim smiled. Jo gave conciliatory nods.
From Latin. conciliare- means unite. Unite both sides: a conciliatory smile can help end fights.