C2adjectiveformalpoliticsrelationships
US/kənˈsɪl.i.ə.tɔːr.i/
UK/kənˈsɪl.i.ə.tər.i/
trying to end an argument or to make someone less angry
In context
After the argument, he sent her a conciliatory message and an apology.
The minister struck a conciliatory tone in her speech to the unions.
Both sides have made conciliatory gestures, but no deal has been signed.
Words that go with conciliatory
adjective + noun
- conciliatory tonea manner of speaking that tries to calm angerThe president struck a conciliatory tone in his speech.
- conciliatory gesturean action meant to end a disagreementSending flowers was a conciliatory gesture after the argument.
- conciliatory approacha way of dealing with others that avoids conflictThe new manager took a conciliatory approach to the dispute.
- conciliatory remarkswords meant to calm an argumentHis conciliatory remarks eased the tension in the room.