appeasably
|ə-ˈpiː-zə-bli|
/əˈpiːzəbəl/
(appeasable)
capable of being pacified / in a pacifying manner
Etymology
'appeasably' ultimately derives from English adjective 'appeasable', which itself comes from the verb 'appease' (from Old French 'apaissier'), the latter ultimately related to Vulgar Latin *pacāre and Latin 'pax' meaning 'peace'.
'appease' entered Middle English as 'appesen'/'appeisen' from Old French 'apaissier'; the adjective 'appeasable' formed in English with the suffix '-able', and the adverb 'appeasably' formed by adding '-ly' to the adjective.
Originally related to making or restoring 'peace' (Latin root), the sense shifted to 'pacify, placate, or satisfy' and the adverb now conveys 'in a manner that appeases or can be appeased'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that can be appeased or that tends to appease; conciliatorily or placatingly.
She addressed the committee appeasably, aiming to calm their concerns.
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Last updated: 2025/09/24 00:20
