conciliatorily
With soothing intent
In a manner intended to placate or win over someone who is hostile or upset.
The adverb modifies actions meant to restore goodwill: He spoke conciliatorily, hoping to defuse the argument.
The word is awkward enough that speakers often reach for alternatives like "in a conciliatory way."
Lessen someone's anger
- pacifyTo calm agitation
- sootheGently ease discomfort
- mollifyReduce anger or distress
- assuageRelieve or calm
propitiate · defuse · calm · soften · gentle · alleviate · mitigate · quell
Compensation for wrongdoing
- forgivenessReleasing resentment toward offenders
- harmonyAgreement or musical blend
- healingRestoration of health
- rapprochementReestablishment of harmonious relations
reunion · reparation · resolution · truce · pacification · renewal · mending · bridge-building
Socially sensitive and careful
- diplomaticTactful and sensitive
- negotiatorOne who bargains professionally
- mediatorNeutral conflict resolver
- intermediaryAgent linking two parties
go-between · ambassador · envoy · facilitator · arbitrator · peacemaker · statesman · emissary
Agreement or musical blend
- truceAgreed halt to hostilities
- ceasefireAgreed halt to fighting
- armisticeAgreement to cease hostilities
- nonviolencePrincipled rejection of force
pacifism · coexistence · goodwill · peaceable · detente · peacekeeper · dove · reconciler
Discussion seeking mutual accord
- settlementResolved dispute or colony
- agreementShared position between parties
- concessionYielding a point
- bargainingNegotiating mutually acceptable terms
trade-off · accord · middle-ground · give-and-take · arrangement · terms · adjustment · flexibility
placate
Lessen someone's anger
assuage · propitiate · defuse · calm · soften · gentle · alleviate · mitigate · quell · subdue
amends
Compensation for wrongdoing
- forgivenessReleasing resentment toward offenders
- harmonyAgreement or musical blend
- healingRestoration of health
rapprochement · reunion · reparation · resolution · truce · pacification · renewal · mending · bridge-building · apology
tactful
Socially sensitive and careful
- diplomaticTactful and sensitive
- negotiatorOne who bargains professionally
- mediatorNeutral conflict resolver
intermediary · go-between · ambassador · envoy · facilitator · arbitrator · peacemaker · statesman · emissary · liaison
harmony
Agreement or musical blend
- truceAgreed halt to hostilities
- ceasefireAgreed halt to fighting
- armisticeAgreement to cease hostilities
nonviolence · pacifism · coexistence · goodwill · peaceable · detente · peacekeeper · dove · reconciler · conflict-resolution
negotiation
Discussion seeking mutual accord
- settlementResolved dispute or colony
- agreementShared position between parties
- concessionYielding a point
bargaining · trade-off · accord · middle-ground · give-and-take · arrangement · terms · adjustment · flexibility · moderation
conciliatorilyantagonistically
In an opposing manner
hostilely · belligerently · aggressively · combatively · provocatively
conciliatorilystubbornly
With inflexible determination
inflexibly · intransigently · obstinately · uncompromisingly · rigidly
reconcile, reconciliation, conciliate, conciliation, conciliator, conciliatory, irreconcilable, reconcilable, reconciling