consoling

[ kuhn-soh-ling ]

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.

Other Words From

• con·sol·ing·ly adverb
• non·con·sol·ing adjective
• non·con·sol·ing·ly adverb
• self-con·sol·ing adjective
• un·con·sol·ing adjective
• un·con·sol·ing·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of consoling¹

consol(e) ¹( def ) + -ing ²( def )

Example Sentences

With mud on their faces and clothes, King Felipe and Queen Letizia were later seen consoling members of the crowd.

From BBC

It’s a quietly shattering place “All Shall Be Well” goes to, in which a time of consoling devolves into petty matters of consolation.

From Los Angeles Times

He said that when some orders about treatment were made in January 2024, NR was "suffering many more burdens" and there was "little to no evidence that he could derive pleasure from life, other than the consoling touch of his parents".

From BBC

There was the consoling pat on the back from Harry Diamond.

From BBC

“You could hear people all around Tony while I was talking to him, and everybody was already consoling him,” said Walker.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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