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consolatory

con·sol·a·to·ry
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kuh n-sol-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee]
    • /kənˈsɒl əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i/
    • /ˌkɒn.səˈleɪ.ʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuh n-sol-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee]
    • /kənˈsɒl əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i/

Definitions of consolatory word

  • adjective consolatory consoling or tending to console; comforting 3
  • adjective consolatory giving comfort; consoling. 1
  • noun consolatory Which consoles. 1
  • abbreviation CONSOLATORY comforting 1
  • noun consolatory That which consoles; a speech or writing intended for consolation. 0

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Origin of consolatory

First appearance:

before 1400
One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Latin consōlātōrius, equivalent to consōlā(re) (see console1) + -tōrius -tory1

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Parts of speech for Consolatory

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

consolatory popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

consolatory usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for consolatory

adj consolatory

  • soothing — that soothes: a soothing voice.
  • refreshing — having the power to restore freshness, vitality, energy, etc.: a refreshing nap.
  • invigorating — to give vigor to; fill with life and energy; energize.
  • curing — the process of preserving food
  • reassuring — to restore to assurance or confidence: His praise reassured me.

adjective consolatory

  • cheering — encouraging shouts from supporters, admirers etc
  • comforting — If you say that something is comforting, you mean it makes you feel less worried or unhappy.

Antonyms for consolatory

adj consolatory

  • depressing — Something that is depressing makes you feel sad and disappointed.
  • dispiriting — to deprive of spirit, hope, enthusiasm, etc.; depress; discourage; dishearten.
  • distressing — great pain, anxiety, or sorrow; acute physical or mental suffering; affliction; trouble.
  • disturbing — upsetting or disquieting; dismaying: a disturbing increase in the crime rate.
  • irritating — causing irritation; annoying; provoking: irritating questions.

Top questions with consolatory

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