conciliatorily
|con-ci-li-a-tor-i-ly|
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/kənˈsɪliəˌtɔːri/
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/kənˈsɪl.i.ə.t(ə)r.i/
(conciliatory)
to placate or win over
Etymology
'conciliatory' ultimately originates from Latin, specifically the verb 'conciliāre', where 'con-' meant 'together' and the root meant 'bring together, win over'.
'conciliāre' passed into Old French as 'concilier' and Middle English as 'conciliate', and later gave rise to the adjective 'conciliatory' and the adverb 'conciliatorily' in modern English.
Initially it meant 'to bring together or unite', but over time it evolved into the sense 'to placate or win over', which is reflected in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
conciliator: a person who attempts to bring disputing parties to agreement; a mediator.
A skilled conciliator helped both sides reach a compromise.
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Verb 1
to conciliate: to placate, to win over, or to bring someone into agreement or friendship.
They tried to conciliate the opposing factions through negotiation.
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Adjective 1
tending to conciliate; intended to overcome hostility or distrust.
He offered a conciliatory apology after the argument.
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Adverb 1
in a conciliatory manner; intended to placate, appease, or bring about reconciliation.
She addressed the committee conciliatorily to reduce tensions.
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