Mollified: meaning, definitions and examples

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mollified

 

[ ˈmɒl.ɪ.faɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

to calm

Mollified refers to the act of calming someone’s anger or anxiety. It is often used to describe actions taken to soothe someone in distress or to pacify a situation that may have been tense. The term suggests a sense of transformation from agitation to serenity, indicating a release of emotional tension. This can be achieved through words, actions, or gestures that provide comfort or assurance.

Synonyms

appease, assuage, calm, pacify, soothe.

Examples of usage

  • She mollified the angry customer with a sincere apology.
  • The teacher mollified the anxious students before the exam.
  • He tried to mollify his upset friend by offering to listen.
  • The manager worked to mollify the concerns of the team.

Translations

Translations of the word "mollified" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aplacado

🇮🇳 शांत किया हुआ

🇩🇪 beruhigt

🇮🇩 dihentikan

🇺🇦 заспокоєний

🇵🇱 uspokojony

🇯🇵 和らげられた

🇫🇷 apaisé

🇪🇸 calmado

🇹🇷 yatıştırılmış

🇰🇷 완화된

🇸🇦 مُهدئ

🇨🇿 uklidněný

🇸🇰 upokojený

🇨🇳 安抚的

🇸🇮 pomirjen

🇮🇸 friðsamur

🇰🇿 жайланған

🇬🇪 დაწყნარებული

🇦🇿 sakitləşdirilmiş

🇲🇽 calmado

Etymology

The word 'mollified' comes from the Latin verb 'mollificare,' meaning 'to soften.' It is formed from 'mollis,' which means 'soft,' and 'facere,' which means 'to make.' The term has been used in English since the late 15th century, deriving significance from the context of tempering emotions and easing concerns. Initially, it may have had a broader application to physical softness, but over time, it evolved to primarily describe emotional states, particularly in relation to calming someone down or reducing their discomfort. The nuance of 'mollified' emphasizes not only a change in state but often implies a gentleness in the approach taken to achieve this soothing effect.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,448, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.