1. done merely as a formality or routine; lacking genuine interest, care, or enthusiasm
Usage: formal; often used to describe actions or responses that fulfill an obligation without real commitment

Examples

• He gave a performatory nod during the meeting, clearly not paying attention.
• The company's performatory apology failed to satisfy the angry customers.
• She made only a performatory effort to clean her room before her friends arrived.
• His performatory smile suggested he was unhappy about the situation.
• The review was performatory and lacked any real analysis of the work.
• They went through performatory motions of celebrating, but no one seemed truly happy.