Propitiatory: Definition with Propitiatory Pictures and Photos

1. Adjective. Having power to atone for or offered by way of expiation or propitiation. "Expiatory (or propitiatory) sacrifice"

Exact synonyms: Expiative, Expiatory
Derivative terms: Expiate, Expiate
Partainyms: Expiation, Expiation

2. Adjective. Intended to reconcile or appease. "Sent flowers as a propitiatory gesture"

Exact synonyms: Propitiative
Similar to: Conciliative, Conciliatory
Derivative terms: Propitiate, Propitiate

1. a. Having the power to make propitious; pertaining to, or employed in, propitiation; expiatory; as, a propitiatory sacrifice.

2. n. The mercy seat; -- so called because a symbol of the propitiated Jehovah.

1. Adjective. intended to propitiate, reconcile, expiate or appease; conciliatory ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

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