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propitiatory

adjective
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Definition of propitiatory

1 : intended to propitiate : expiatory
2 : of or relating to propitiation
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Examples of propitiatory in a Sentence

sent his girlfriend flowers as a propitiatory gesture for a date gone sour

First Known Use of propitiatory

1536, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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