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Topic: Emotions

placate

IPA: /pləˈkeɪt/

KK: /pləˈkeɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To calm someone down or make them less angry, often by giving them what they want or making compromises.

Example: She tried to placate her upset friend by offering to help with the project.

placater

IPA: /pləˈkeɪtə/

KK: /pləˈkeɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person who calms someone down or makes them feel better, especially after a disagreement or conflict.

Example: The placater spoke softly to ease the tension in the room.

placating

IPA: /pləˈkeɪtɪŋ/

KK: /pləˈkeɪtɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Intended to calm someone down or reduce their anger.

Example: The manager's placating tone helped to ease the tension in the room.

verb

Definition: To calm someone down or make them feel better, especially after they are upset or angry.

Example: She was placating her friend after the argument by offering a sincere apology.

placatingly

IPA: /pləˈkeɪtɪŋli/

KK: /pləˈkeɪtɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that calms someone down or makes them feel better, often by giving in to their demands or feelings.

Example: She spoke placatingly to the upset child, trying to soothe his fears.

placation

IPA: /pləˈkeɪʃən/

KK: /pləˈkeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of calming someone down or making them feel better, often by giving in to their demands or feelings.

Example: The manager's placation of the upset customer helped resolve the issue quickly.

placatory

IPA: /pləˈkeɪtəri/

KK: /pləˈkeɪtəri/

adjective

Definition: Having the ability to calm someone down or make them feel better, especially after they are upset or angry.

Example: She offered a placatory smile to ease the tension in the room.

placid

IPA: /ˈplæsɪd/

KK: /ˈplæsɪd/

adjective

Definition: Calm and peaceful, not easily disturbed or upset.

Example: The lake was placid, reflecting the clear blue sky above.

placidity

IPA: /pləˈsɪdəti/

KK: /pləˈsɪdəti/

noun

Definition: The state of being calm and peaceful, without disturbance or agitation.

Example: The placidity of the lake in the early morning was breathtaking.

placidness

IPA: /ˈplæsɪdnəs/

KK: /ˈplæsɪdnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being calm and peaceful, without disturbance or excitement.

Example: The placidness of the lake made it a perfect spot for meditation.

plaintive

IPA: /ˈpleɪn.tɪv/

KK: /ˈplentɪv/

adjective

Definition: Describing a feeling or sound that is sad and expresses sorrow or grief.

Example: The plaintive song echoed through the empty hall, filling everyone with a sense of sadness.

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