appeasably

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

appeasable +‎ -ly

Adverb[edit]

appeasably (comparative more appeasably, superlative most appeasably)

  1. In an appeasable manner; in a manner intended to appease.
    • 1976, Conrad Ferdinand Meyer, The Complete Narrative Prose of Conrad Ferdinand Meyer, page 69:
      Boccard responded appeasably, the way one speaks to a sick person.
    • 2012, Bob Spark, The Kingdom of Men: Book Two in the Twins of Prophecy Trilogy, page 125:
      “My lady, I bring the young elf girl and her companions,” he answered appeasably.