Propitiatory
(adjective)
- Designed or intended to gain or regain someone's favor or goodwill.
- Serving to appease or conciliate.
Origin:
From the latin word propitiatorium, which means "atoning.".
Examples:
- He made a propitiatory offering to the gods to seek their forgiveness.
- The company made a propitiatory gesture to its customers after the recent data breach.
- The propitiatory ritual was performed to ward off evil spirits.
- She made a propitiatory sacrifice in hopes of securing a good harvest.
- The school administration made a propitiatory announcement to the parents regarding the latest policies.