placatively

English

Etymology

From placative +‎ -ly.

Adverb

placatively (comparative more placatively, superlative most placatively)

1. In a manner that placates or pacifies.
   • 1916, Booth Tarkington, chapter 29, in Seventeen:

     "All right," she said, placatively. "I didn't mean to bother you, dear."

Synonyms

• calmingly