placable
ˈplækəbl̩
Definition

Definition of placable - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
calmableDatedeasily calmed or pacifiedDated
  • Her placable nature made negotiations smoother..
forgiving
2.
forgivingDatedquick to forgive or appeaseDated
  • His placable nature made him popular among friends.
appeasable forgiving
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Origin of placable

Latin, placare (to soothe)

Examples of placable in a sentence

  • A placable child is easy to babysit.
  • She was placable even after the argument.
  • His placable demeanor calmed the tense situation.

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  1. French:apaisable, conciliant, ...
  2. German:beruhigbar, versöhnlich, ...
  3. Italian:placabile, accomodante, ...
  4. Spanish:conciliador, perdonador, ...
  5. Portuguese:apaziguável, perdoador, ...
  6. Chinese:易平息的, 宽容的, ...
  7. Japanese:なだめやすい, 寛容な, ...
  8. Arabic:قابِل لِلتَّهْدِئَة, متسامح, ...
  9. Hebrew:רָגוּעַ, סוֹלְחָנִי, ...
  10. Russian:спокойный, сговорчивый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:заспокійливий, поблажливий, ...
  12. Hindi:शांत, क्षमाशील, ...
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