Word meaning
mollify
verb · MOL-ih-fy
What does mollify mean?
Mollify means to reduce the anger or anxiety of someone.
Mollify in a sentence
“A free dessert mollified the annoyed diners.”
Synonyms for mollify
- placate
- appease
- soothe
Where does mollify come from?
From Latin mollis, "soft."
How to remember mollify
- Say it out loud a few times: MOL-ih-fy.
- Write one sentence of your own using mollify, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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