conciliatory (C2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /kənˈsɪliətɔːri/
Definition
Intended to placate, soothe, or reduce hostility in a conflict.
Examples
The manager adopted a conciliatory tone during the meeting to prevent the staff from walking out.
He made a conciliatory phone call to his partner, hoping to resolve the misunderstanding before the weekend.
Her conciliatory approach eventually convinced the opposing team to reach a compromise.
How to Use conciliatory
- conciliatory gesture (collocation)
- an action performed to show a desire for peace — "Sending the flowers was a conciliatory gesture after the argument."
- conciliatory tone (collocation)
- a way of speaking that is calm and meant to avoid fighting — "The diplomat maintained a conciliatory tone throughout the tense negotiations."
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