conciliatory
pronunciation
How to pronounce conciliatory in British English:
UK [kənˈsɪliətəri]
How to pronounce conciliatory in American English:
US [kənˈsɪliətɔːri]
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- Adjective:
- making or willing to make concessions
- overcoming animosity or hostility
Word Origin
- conciliatory (adj.)
- 1570s, from conciliate + -ory. Related: Conciliator.
Example
- 1. The former is manichean and the latter conciliatory .
- 2. But , aware that triumph for mr thaksin 's party will undoubtedly rile those ( such as the army ) who got rid of him in a 2006 coup , she has struck a conciliatory tone .
- 3. Some conciliatory moves have already been made .
- 4. Amid senate republicans , there were some conciliatory noises yesterday .
- 5. He or she will also be expected to pursue a more conciliatory policy in the wider middle east .