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inconsolably

in·con·sol·a·ble
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [in-kuh n-soh-luh-buh l]
    • /ˌɪn kənˈsoʊ lə bəl/
    • /inconsola.bi/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-kuh n-soh-luh-buh l]
    • /ˌɪn kənˈsoʊ lə bəl/

Definitions of inconsolably word

  • adjective inconsolably not able to be comforted or consoled; disconsolate: She was inconsolable when her son died. 1
  • noun inconsolably In an inconsolable manner. 1
See all 2 definitions of inconsolably

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Origin of inconsolably

First appearance:

before 1590
One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; < Latin inconsōlābilis. See in-3, consolable

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Parts of speech for Inconsolably

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Inconsolably

inconsolably popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 65% 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.

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Synonyms for inconsolably

adverb inconsolably

  • desolately — barren or laid waste; devastated: a treeless, desolate landscape.
  • bitterly — You use bitterly when you are describing an attitude which involves strong, unpleasant emotions such as anger or dislike.
  • wretchedly — very unfortunate in condition or circumstances; miserable; pitiable.
  • desperately — reckless or dangerous because of despair, hopelessness, or urgency: a desperate killer.
  • broken-hearted — Someone who is broken-hearted is very sad and upset because they have had a serious disappointment.
All 7 Synonyms of inconsolably

Antonyms for inconsolably

adverb inconsolably

  • ecstatically — of, relating to, or characterized by ecstasy or a state of sudden, intense, overpowering emotion: an ecstatic frenzy; ecstatic cheering for the winning team.
Just one Antonym for inconsolably

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