reconciliatory

[ rek-uhn-sil-ee-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee ]

adjective

1. tending to reconcile.

Word History and Origins

Origin of reconciliatory¹

First recorded in 1580–90; from Latin reconciliāt(us) “repaired, reunited” (past participle of reconciliāre “to bring back together, repair, reunite”; reconcile ) + -ory ¹

Example Sentences

Experts point out that Muizzu's reconciliatory tone towards Delhi is a far cry from the rhetoric he adopted during his election campaign a year ago.

From BBC

His reconciliatory tone in a country which has seen divisions between government and opposition supporters get ever deeper over the past 11 years is in stark contrast to that of his rival, President Maduro, who has warned of a "bloodbath" should Mr González win.

From BBC

He noted, however, that the parties’ “reconciliatory tone” could “go south or ... change quickly” over hot-button issues such as AI.

From Los Angeles Times

On a political level, a complete rejection by the electorate and movement toward something reconciliatory.

From Salon

Of course she touches him, in a reconciliatory embrace, but she is once again saved by painting.

From New York Times