Antonyms for propitiative


Grammar : Adj
Spell : pruh-pish-ee-eyt
Phonetic Transcription : prəˈpɪʃ iˌeɪt


Definition of propitiative

Origin :
  • 1580s, a back-formation from propritiation and in part from propitiate (adj.), from Latin propitiatus, past participle of propitiare "appease, propitiate" (see propitiation). Related: Propitiated; propitiating; propitiatingly; propitiable (1550s).
  • As in expiatory : adj purgative
  • As in conciliatory : adj placid, yielding
Example sentences :
  • The missive from Arthur was a short but complete and propitiative acknowledgment of his error and fraility.
  • Extract from : « Bylow Hill » by George Washington Cable

Synonyms for propitiative

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