Conciliatory
(adjective)
- Tending to reconcile or make peace.
- Intended to pacify or soothe.
Origin:
From the latin word "conciliatorius" meaning "reconciling" or "bringing together".
Examples:
- The company made a conciliatory offer to the striking workers.
- The ambassador took a conciliatory tone in his speech to the opposing country.
- After the argument, John's conciliatory words helped to calm Mary down.
- The lawyer's approach to the case was conciliatory, in an effort to settle out of court.
- The new policy is a conciliatory measure to address the concerns of the minority group.