Looking for the meaning of the word PLACATIVE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of PLACATIVE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Placative
Speech Type: Adjective
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
pləˈkeɪtɪv
Dialects: British English
Definition:
intended to make someone less angry or hostile; placatory
Short Definition:intended to make someone less angry
Examples:- one would think he could be a bit more placative with his response
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