placable

/ˈplækəbəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

capable of being placated; capable of being appeased

“The government was placable to the people’s demands, and they agreed to negotiate a compromise.”

2. adjective

capable of placating; soothing or appeasing

“The manager was placable and listened to her employees’ grievances, trying to find a solution.”

3. noun

a person or thing that is capable of being placated

“The leader was a placable figure, but the opposing faction refused to negotiate with him.”

Synonyms

  • appeasable
  • soothable

Antonyms

  • intractable
  • irritable