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Term: placatingly

Part of Speech: Adverb

Meaning 1: In a manner intended to appease or pacify someone.

Example Sentence 1: She spoke placatingly to the angry customer, hoping to calm him down.

Example Sentence 2: The mother placatingly consoled her upset child with a hug.

Meaning 2: In a manner that seeks to reconcile or smooth over conflicts or disagreements.

Example Sentence 3: The negotiator placatingly listened to both parties and attempted to find a middle ground.

Example Sentence 4: Sarah placatingly offered her apologies to her friend after their argument, hoping to repair their relationship.

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