adj, noun, verb ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The act by which somebody is consoled.

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of console form-of, gerund, participle, present

Adjective

1. 1
   Reducing grief, sorrow, or disappointment; comforting.

Adjective

1. 1
   affording comfort or solace wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

cheeringcomfortablecomfortingconsolatoryconsolatoryencouraging

Example

More examples

"Thank you for consoling me when I was sad."

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