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Definition of conciliatory

conciliatory

/kənˈsɪl.i.əˌtɔːr.i/
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Adverb:conciliatorily
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• adjective

1

Intended or likely to placate, pacify, or reconcile opposing parties; aimed at restoring goodwill and ending a disagreement.

Example

"The diplomat adopted a conciliatory tone during the negotiations to help ease tensions between the two nations."

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conciliate
conciliation
conciliator
conciliatory
concise
concisely
conciseness

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from Late Latin conciliatorius, from Latin conciliatus, past participle of conciliare ('to bring together, unite, win over'), derived from concilium ('assembly, council').

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