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Meaning of palliatingly
The primary meaning of the word "palliatingly" is to make something unpleasant or painful less severe or more bearable.
Etymology of palliatingly
The word "palliatingly" originates from the Latin word "palliare," which means "to cloak" or "to cover"
It has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe the act of making something less severe or more bearable
Synonyms
mitigatingly
soothingly
calmingly
alleviatingly
comforting
consolingly
reassuringly
gently
softly
quietly
peacefully
tranquilly
serenely
leniently
indulgently
tolerantly
forgivingly
mercifully
kindly
benevolently
compassionately
sympathetically
empathetically
understandingly
mollifyingly
appeasingly
pacifyingly
conciliatingly
propitiatingly
placatingly
Definitions
- To make something unpleasant or painful less severe or more bearable
- * To alleviate or mitigate the symptoms of a disease without curing it
- * To gloss over or make excuses for something unpleasant or undesirable
Usage Examples
- The doctor's words were spoken palliatingly, trying to comfort the patient during a difficult time
- * The new policy was introduced palliatingly, aiming to alleviate the financial burden on low-income families
- * The company's apology was seen as palliatingly, attempting to mitigate the damage to their reputation
Antonyms
exacerbatingly
aggravatingly
intensifyingly
worsening
increasing
inflaming
irritating
annoying
vexing
provoking
offending
insulting
infuriating
enraging
exasperating
frustrating
disappointing
disheartening
discouraging