Consolatorily
adv
adv ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adverb
- 1 In a consolatory manner.
"It required an effort to be perfectly composed, at a simily which I imagine has never been used in the Greek language since the days of Medea; but I cast down my eyes, and said consolatorily, “It is difficult to do justice to such men as Pericles and Polus.”"
Example
More examples"It required an effort to be perfectly composed, at a simily which I imagine has never been used in the Greek language since the days of Medea; but I cast down my eyes, and said consolatorily, “It is difficult to do justice to such men as Pericles and Polus.”"
Etymology
From consolatory + -ly.
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