conciliatory
Definitions
Intended or likely to placate, reduce hostility, or restore goodwill
旨在安抚、缓和敌意或恢复善意的；和解的，调和的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedconcili (call together / bring into harmony) + -atory (adjective, 'tending to') = 'tending to bring sides together.' A conciliatory tone, gesture, or speech is one aimed at making peace and softening conflict — the opposite of confrontational.
Root concili still carries 6 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.conciliatory tone和解的语气
- 2.conciliatory gesture和解的姿态
- 3.conciliatory approach和解的方式
- 4.strike a conciliatory note释放和解信号
- 5.conciliatory remarks和解性言论
Example Sentences
- 1.
He struck a conciliatory tone in his speech to the strikers.
- 2.
The company made a conciliatory offer to settle the dispute.
- 3.
Her conciliatory gesture helped ease the tension in the room.
Synonym Comparison
- conciliatory — actively peace-making, offering to smooth over conflict
- appeasing — placating, often with a negative hint of giving in too much
- placatory — close synonym, aimed at calming an angry party
- accommodating — willing to adjust to others' wishes, broader and milder
- diplomatic — tactful and skilled in handling sensitive matters