consoling

American  

[kuhn-soh-ling] / kənˈsoʊ lɪŋ /

adjective

1. alleviating or lessening grief, sorrow, or disappointment; giving comfort.

   He gave his companion a consoling clap on the shoulder.

   The consoling power of the book arises not so much from the humor as from the detail with which the author renders his world.

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Other Word Forms

• consolingly adverb
• nonconsoling adjective
• nonconsolingly adverb
• self-consoling adjective
• unconsoling adjective
• unconsolingly adverb

Etymology

Origin of consoling

consol(e) ¹ ( def. ) + -ing ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

Chomsky, now 97, was hardly the only famous associate who was privately consoling Epstein or giving him advice to rehabilitate his public image.

From The Wall Street Journal

“You must be exhausted,” Aunt Kitty said with a consoling pat to Mrs. Maroney’s shoulder.

From Literature

He claimed that he began consoling a crying Minaj, only for her to start yelling at him.

From MarketWatch

I put to him that over half the country don't think it's ridiculous - many people find it consoling and representative of the United Kingdom, maybe something better than politicians.

From BBC

The children ran to console her, though they could have used some consoling themselves.

From Literature

Related Words

• assistance
• backing
• cheer
• comfort
• confidence
• consolation
• faith
• fortitude
• incentive
• inspiration
• optimism
• reassurance
• relief
• reward
• stimulation
• stimulus