propitiatory
adjective
UK/prəˌpɪʃ.iˈeɪ.tᵊr.i/
US/prəˈpɪʃ.i.ə.tɔːr.i/
Definitions of propitiatory adjective
Intended to appease or conciliate someone; designed to regain favor or reduce hostility.
He offered her a propitiatory smile.
They attempted a propitiatory gesture by offering a gift.
After the heated argument, he wrote a propitiatory letter.