consolatory
/kən'sɔlətəri/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Affording comfort or solace: Providing consolation; intended to make someone feel less sad, disappointed, or distressed.
Usage
The word "consolatory" is used to describe words, actions, gestures, or things that are meant to console or comfort someone who is grieving, upset, or disappointed. It is a formal adjective.
Examples
- She offered some consolatory words to her friend after the loss.
- The letter was meant to be consolatory, but it only made him feel worse.
- His pat on her shoulder was a small, consolatory gesture.
Advanced Usage
- In a consolatory tone/manner: Speaking or acting in a way intended to comfort.
- He spoke in a consolatory tone, trying to ease their fears.
- Serve a consolatory function: To have the purpose of providing comfort.
- The memorial service served a consolatory function for the community.
Variants and Related Words
- Console (verb): To comfort someone who is distressed.
- He tried to console his crying child.
- Consolation (noun): The comfort received after a loss or disappointment.
- Coming in second place was a small consolation.
- Consolable (adjective): Able to be comforted.
- The child was inconsolable after the accident.
Synonyms
- Comforting: Serving to alleviate sorrow or distress.
- Soothing: Having a gently calming effect.
- Solacing: Providing comfort or consolation.
Antonyms
- Distressing: Causing anxiety, sorrow, or pain.
- Upsetting: Making someone unhappy, disappointed, or worried.
Adjective
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affording comfort or solace
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