Consolingly
/ˈkɒnˌsəʊl.ɪŋ.liː/ adv
adv ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adverb
- 1 In a consoling manner.
"“Well,” I said consolingly, “it will be the other way about to-morrow.”"
Adverb
- 1 in a comforting or consoling manner wordnet
Synonyms
All synonymsExample
More examples"“Well,” I said consolingly, “it will be the other way about to-morrow.”"
Etymology
From consoling + -ly.