consolatory
Americanadjective
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Etymology
Origin of consolatory
1400–50; late Middle English < Latin consōlātōrius, equivalent to consōlā ( re ) ( see console 1) + -tōrius -tory 1
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The CMS said it had acknowledged and apologised for previous failings in Gerry's case and made consolatory payments.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
And five days later, as Ohtani was paraded around his new home ballpark covered in blue and white, Balelo offered only consolatory remarks about his client’s old club.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 14, 2023
But let’s suspend our disbelief — for now — and assume Kliavkoff stumbles over some consolatory wins.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 27, 2023
As the final buzzer sounded and the Baylor fans roared, the Gonzaga stars didn’t let go of their consolatory hugs.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 6, 2021
“I know not what to say of your Letter,” he wrote, “but that it is one of the most consolatory I have ever received.”
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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