propitiatory in a sentence

Definition

PROPITIATORY: intended to appease or reconcile, especially in the context of offering something to placate an offended party.

The priest offered a propitiatory sacrifice to appease the gods during the drought.
In her letter of apology, she included a propitiatory gift to mend their fractured friendship.
The ancient rituals often involved propitiatory acts intended to avert disaster and ensure good fortune.
To show remorse, he made a propitiatory gesture that he hoped would restore their trust.
The community engaged in propitiatory ceremonies to seek forgiveness for their past transgressions.
The ancient ritual included several propitiatory offerings intended to appease the gods.
She made a propitiatory gesture, hoping to mend the rift between them.
In many cultures, propitiatory sacrifices are performed to ensure a good harvest.
The community organized a propitiatory feast to seek forgiveness for their past transgressions.
His propitiatory tone suggested he understood the gravity of his mistake.