O OneWordDaily
AI-generated image
Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

mollifying

/mɒˈlaɪfaɪɪŋ/ verb · British & US
Valid in UKValid in US
Share WhatsApp

What does mollifying mean?

verb

To make someone feel more comfortable or less angry by being friendly and polite. To make something less severe or unpleasant.

Example

"The politician's mollifying words helped to calm the crowd."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

Synonyms for mollifying

Antonyms of mollifying

Rhymes with mollifying

Etymologically related