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

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

She sent encouraging emails to players and coaches after games, celebrating or consoling them depending on the outcome.

From Los Angeles Times

Our episode didn’t capture scenes of us consoling the oldest when his night terrors returned or taking calls from school on shoot days when the youngest begged to come home.

From Los Angeles Times

Martinez had not only failed to help Baker, but had urged Blalock to “finish him off” and then posed as a consoling friend to the grieving family.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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