Definition

Capable of being calmed or satisfied.

Example

The appeasable nature of the child made it easy for the parents to soothe him during tantrums.

Conversation

I noticed that he gets upset pretty easily.

Yeah, but I think he’s actually quite appeasable if you talk to him calmly.

That makes sense; maybe I should try that next time.

Definitely! A little kindness goes a long way.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Appeasable → It is formed from "appease" (from Old French *apaisier*, meaning to calm or pacify) and "-able" (meaning capable of). The word "appeasable" means capable of being calmed or pacified.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'appease' which means to calm someone down, and remember that 'appeasable' refers to something that can be calmed.

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