adjective
- intended to make someone less angry or more friendly; attempting to restore harmony
Examples
- The manager took a conciliatory tone when addressing the upset customers.
- She offered a conciliatory gesture by apologizing for the misunderstanding.
- His conciliatory approach helped resolve the conflict between the two departments.
- The politician made conciliatory remarks to win back disappointed voters.
- After the argument, he sent a conciliatory email to his colleague.
- The company’s conciliatory response helped restore public trust.