propitiatory

UK
/prəˈpɪʃ.ɪ.ə.tər.i/
US
/prəˈpɪʃ.iˌeɪ.tɔːr.i/

Переводы

propitiatoryсуществительное
propitiatories
множ.
UK
/prəˈpɪʃ.i.ə.tər.i/
US
/prəˈpɪʃ.i.əˌtɔr.i/
Rare, chiefly Biblical usage referring to the mercy seat.
propitiatoryприлагательное
more propitiatory
Срав.
most propitiatory
Превосх.
UK
/prəˈpɪʃ.ɪ.ə.tər.i/
US
/prəˈpɪʃ.iˌeɪ.tɔːr.i/
The priest offered a propitiatory sacrifice to appease the gods.
Священник принес умилостивительную жертву, чтобы умилостивить богов.

Определения

propitiatoryсуществительное
The mercy seat; the gold cover of the Ark of the Covenant, regarded as the place of atonement.
On Yom Kippur, the high priest would sprinkle blood upon the propitiatory in the Holy of Holies.
propitiatoryприлагательное
Intended to appease or pacify, especially in a religious or spiritual context.
The villagers offered propitiatory sacrifices to the gods to ensure a bountiful harvest.