conciliatory

Meanings

• adjective

  Tending to soothe or appease; conciliatory behavior or language is intended to calm or pacify.

  - "The conciliatory tone of the negotiator helped to ease tensions between the two parties."
  - "The conciliatory gesture was an important step in resolving the conflict."

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Pronunciation

1. /kənˈsɪl.i.əˌtɔɹ.i/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=60133216"

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Antonyms

unconciliatory

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with conciliatory
concilioarry , joculari , variatory

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Variants

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conciliatory

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Etymology

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From the Latin conciliare, meaning to bring together, allay, or appease.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'conciliatory' is often used in political contexts, particularly in diplomacy and international relations.

2. The word 'conciliatory' comes from the Latin word 'conciliare', which means 'to bring together'.

3. In ancient Rome, a conciliabulum was a large meeting hall where disputes were settled through negotiation and compromise.

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Related Concepts

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1. reconciliation: The process of restoring friendly relations between people who have been at odds, often following a period of conflict or disagreement.

2. mediation: The act of intervening in a dispute to help opposing parties come to an agreement.

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Culture

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In literature, the conciliatory character often acts as a peacemaker or mediator, such as Shakespeare's character of Polonius in 'Hamlet'. In art, conciliatory themes may be depicted through images of reconciliation or forgiveness.

How to Memorize "conciliatory"

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