Both Uses of
conciliatory
in
Swann's Way
- "I am sure she can," Swann hastened to conciliate him.
Chpt 3 *conciliate = attempt to end bad feelings or build trust
- …which had called forth an instant protest from Mme. Verdurin, who regarded the 'Night Watch' as the supreme masterpiece of the universe (conjointly with the 'Ninth' and the 'Samothrace'), and at the word "excrement," which had made Forcheville throw a sweeping glance round the table to see whether it was 'all right,' before he allowed his lips to curve in a prudish and conciliatory smile, all the party (save Swann) had kept their fascinated and adoring eyes fixed upon the painter.†
Chpt 3
Definition:
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(conciliatory) intended to end bad feelings or build trust