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placable
This term describes a temperament or a specific state of anger that is susceptible to resolution. It suggests a capacity for forgiveness or a willingness to be reconciled, often implying that the person's anger is not rooted in an immutable or irrational hatred, but rather in a grievance that can be addressed through apology or compensation.
In practical usage, it is a formal adjective. It is rarely used in casual conversation, where words like "reasonable" or "forgiving" are more common. It specifically targets the transition from a state of agitation to a state of peace, focusing on the possibility of the shift rather than the act of calming itself.
Meanings
Examples
The king was surprisingly placable if offered a sincere apology and a tribute.
I hope my boss is in a placable mood today so I can ask for a day off.
She is generally placable, but once she feels betrayed, it is hard to win her back.
Is the client placable, or have they already decided to cancel the contract?
He wondered if his father would be placable after discovering the broken vase.
The deity was not easily placable and demanded a great sacrifice from the village.
Please tell me you are placable because I really messed up this time.
Historians describe the emperor as a placable man who preferred diplomacy over war.