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- [kuh n-sohl]
- /kənˈsoʊl/
- /kənˈsəʊlɪŋlɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh n-sohl]
- /kənˈsoʊl/
Definitions of consolingly word
- verb with object consolingly 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 consolingly In a consoling manner. 1
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Origin of consolingly
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 Consolingly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
consolingly 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.
According to our data about 68% 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.
consolingly usage trend in Literature
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adverb consolingly
- comfortingly — In a comforting manner.
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