conciliatory
gb/kənsˈɪlˌiətˌɔɹi/ us/kənsˈɪlˌiətˌɔɹi/
C1
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adjective
formal
C1
property
1
trying to end a conflict
trying to make people stop arguing and be friendly again
Gebruikspatroon:
a conciliatory [tone/remark/gesture]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Often confused with conciliating (a verb form); conciliatory is an adjective describing tone, words, or actions.
Synoniemen
peaceable (suggests a calm, non-aggressive attitude.)
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appeasing (can imply trying to reduce anger, sometimes by giving in.)
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soothing (focuses on calming emotions.)
Antoniemen
confrontational (likely to provoke argument rather than reduce it.)
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hostile (showing strong unfriendliness or aggression.)
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provocative (intended to cause anger or conflict.)
Woordcombinaties
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
Thema's
communication
|emotions
|conflict
|relationships
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- 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
Gebruikspatroon:
be conciliatory about [something]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Conciliatory does not necessarily mean 'agreeing'—it often means trying to reach agreement by being flexible.
Synoniemen
flexible (highlights readiness to adjust rather than to calm emotions.)
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accommodating (emphasizes meeting others' wishes.)
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yielding (suggests giving way, sometimes reluctantly.)
Antoniemen
inflexible (unwilling to change position or make concessions.)
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hardline (strongly resistant to compromise.)
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unyielding (refuses to give way in negotiation.)
Woordcombinaties
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
Thema's
negotiation
|business
|relationships
|conflict
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- 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
Gebruikspatroon:
conciliatory [talks/process/committee]
Veelgemaakte fout:
This sense is less common in everyday speech; it is often used in institutional or legal contexts.
Synoniemen
mediatory (emphasizes acting through mediation.)
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arbitral (closer to arbitration; more formal and decision-focused.)
Antoniemen
adversarial (structured as opposing sides competing, especially in law.)
Woordcombinaties
conciliatory talks
|conciliatory process
|conciliatory proceedings
|conciliatory meeting
|conciliatory committee
|conciliatory commission
Thema's
law
|government
|negotiation
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
conciliatory
IPA
GB/kənsˈɪlˌiətˌɔɹi/
US/kənsˈɪlˌiətˌɔɹi/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
con - cili - at - ory (4 lettergrepen)
Stress on 2nd syllable (cili)
Woordvormen
Adjective
- Base: conciliatory
Woordfamilie
Core family
Related words
reconcile
verb B2
reconciliation
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
unconciliatory
adjective
irreconcilable
adjective
Uitdrukkingen
conciliatory approach
1/kənsˈɪlˌiətˌɔɹi əpɹˈoʊt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
formal
strategy focused on compromise
a way of acting that tries to compromise
Voorbeelden
- 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
Voorbeelden
- 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
Voorbeelden
- 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
Voorbeelden
- He answered in a conciliatory tone, even though he disagreed.
- Her conciliatory tone helped the conversation move forward.