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propitiatory

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

Translations

propitiatorynoun
propitiatories
pl
UK
/prəˈpɪʃ.i.ə.tər.i/
US
/prəˈpɪʃ.i.əˌtɔr.i/
Rare, chiefly Biblical usage referring to the mercy seat.
propitiatoryadjective
more propitiatory
Comp.
most propitiatory
Super.
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.
Synonyms
atoning
appeasing
reconciling
placatory
conciliatory

Definitions

propitiatorynoun
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.
propitiatoryadjective
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.
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