Inggris

conciliatory

gb/kənsˈɪlˌiətˌɔɹi/ us/kənsˈɪlˌiətˌɔɹi/
C1 Inggris
Makna
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adjective formal C1 property
1

trying to end a conflict

trying to make people stop arguing and be friendly again

Pola penggunaan: a conciliatory [tone/remark/gesture]
Kesalahan umum:
Often confused with conciliating (a verb form); conciliatory is an adjective describing tone, words, or actions.
Sinonim
peaceable (suggests a calm, non-aggressive attitude.) | appeasing (can imply trying to reduce anger, sometimes by giving in.) | soothing (focuses on calming emotions.)
Antonim
confrontational (likely to provoke argument rather than reduce it.) | hostile (showing strong unfriendliness or aggression.) | provocative (intended to cause anger or conflict.)
Kolokasi
conciliatory tone |conciliatory gesture |conciliatory remarks |a conciliatory message |a conciliatory statement |a conciliatory response |a conciliatory nod |a conciliatory smile |conciliatory language |conciliatory words
Tema
communication |emotions |conflict |relationships
Contoh
  • She took a conciliatory tone and apologized for the misunderstanding.
  • After the heated debate, he sent a conciliatory email to the whole team.
  • The minister made a conciliatory statement aimed at easing tensions.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
  • He spoke in a conciliatory voice.
  • Her message was conciliatory.
adjective formal C1 property
2

willing to compromise to agree

ready to give up something to reach agreement

Pola penggunaan: be conciliatory about [something]
Kesalahan umum:
Conciliatory does not necessarily mean 'agreeing'—it often means trying to reach agreement by being flexible.
Sinonim
flexible (highlights readiness to adjust rather than to calm emotions.) | accommodating (emphasizes meeting others' wishes.) | yielding (suggests giving way, sometimes reluctantly.)
Antonim
inflexible (unwilling to change position or make concessions.) | hardline (strongly resistant to compromise.) | unyielding (refuses to give way in negotiation.)
Kolokasi
conciliatory stance |conciliatory approach |conciliatory attitude |a conciliatory offer |a conciliatory proposal |a conciliatory move |conciliatory measures |more conciliatory |a highly conciliatory position |conciliatory in negotiations
Tema
negotiation |business |relationships |conflict
Contoh
  • The company adopted a more conciliatory stance to avoid a strike.
  • Both sides sounded conciliatory and agreed to return to the table.
  • He made a conciliatory offer, even though it cost him politically.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
  • She was conciliatory during the meeting.
  • They took a conciliatory approach.
adjective formal C2 property
3

relating to formal conciliation

connected to a process for making agreement

Pola penggunaan: conciliatory [talks/process/committee]
Kesalahan umum:
This sense is less common in everyday speech; it is often used in institutional or legal contexts.
Sinonim
mediatory (emphasizes acting through mediation.) | arbitral (closer to arbitration; more formal and decision-focused.)
Antonim
adversarial (structured as opposing sides competing, especially in law.)
Kolokasi
conciliatory talks |conciliatory process |conciliatory proceedings |conciliatory meeting |conciliatory committee |conciliatory commission
Tema
law |government |negotiation
Contoh
  • The dispute moved from litigation to a conciliatory process led by an independent chair.
  • Conciliatory talks continued for several weeks before any agreement was reached.
Tata bahasa
Bentuk kamus
conciliatory
IPA
GB/kənsˈɪlˌiətˌɔɹi/
US/kənsˈɪlˌiətˌɔɹi/
Suku kata & tekanan
con - cili - at - ory (4 suku kata)
Stress on 2nd syllable (cili)
Bentuk kata
Adjective
  • Base: conciliatory
Kata terkait
Core family
conciliate verb conciliation noun C1 conciliator noun
Related words
reconcile verb B2 reconciliation noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
unconciliatory adjective irreconcilable adjective
Ungkapan

conciliatory approach

1
/kənsˈɪlˌiətˌɔɹi əpɹˈoʊt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase formal

strategy focused on compromise

a way of acting that tries to compromise

Contoh
  • They took a conciliatory approach to the dispute over schedules.
  • A conciliatory approach can prevent small disagreements from escalating.

conciliatory gesture

1
/kənsˈɪlˌiətˌɔɹi d͡ʒˈɛst͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase formal

action meant to make peace

an action to show you want peace

Contoh
  • As a conciliatory gesture, she offered to cover the extra costs.
  • The visit was seen as a conciliatory gesture after months of tension.

conciliatory remarks

1
/kənsˈɪlˌiətˌɔɹi ɹɪmˈɑɹks/
fixed phrase formal

words intended to calm

words that try to stop a conflict

Contoh
  • He opened the meeting with conciliatory remarks to ease the tension.
  • Her conciliatory remarks were welcomed by both sides.

conciliatory tone

1
/kənsˈɪlˌiətˌɔɹi tˈoʊn/
fixed phrase formal

calming, peace-making manner

a calm way of speaking to stop an argument

Contoh
  • He answered in a conciliatory tone, even though he disagreed.
  • Her conciliatory tone helped the conversation move forward.

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