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- [kuh n-sohl]
- /kənˈsoʊl/
- /kənˈsəʊl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh n-sohl]
- /kənˈsoʊl/
Definitions of consoling word
- verb with object consoling to alleviate or lessen the grief, sorrow, or disappointment of; give solace or comfort: Only his children could console him when his wife died. 1
- noun consoling Present participle of console. 1
- abbreviation CONSOLING comforting 1
- noun consoling the act of consoling. 0
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Origin of consoling
First appearance:
before 1685 One of the 48% oldest English words
1685-95; (< French consoler) < Latin consōlārī, equivalent to con- con- + sōlārī to soothe (see solace); perhaps akin to Old English sǣl happiness (see seely)
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Parts of speech for Consoling
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
consoling popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
consoling usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for consoling
adjective consoling
- palliative — serving to palliate.
- analeptic — (of a drug, etc) stimulating the central nervous system
- consolatory — consoling or tending to console; comforting
- soothing — that soothes: a soothing voice.
- grateful — warmly or deeply appreciative of kindness or benefits received; thankful: I am grateful to you for your help.
noun consoling
- reassurance — to restore to assurance or confidence: His praise reassured me.
- invigoration — to give vigor to; fill with life and energy; energize.
- shot in the arm — a discharge of a firearm, bow, etc.
- inspiritment — to infuse spirit or life into; enliven.
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