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consolatory

/kənˈsɒl.ə.tər.i/

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adjective

/kənˈsɒl.ə.tər.i/C2formalobsolete
  • ruПрилагательное, означающее предназначенный для утешения или поддержки того, кто опечален или разочарован; в настоящее время считается устаревшим или литературным.

An adjective meaning intended to comfort or console someone who is sad or disappointed; now considered archaic or literary.

  1. Providing comfortC1formal

    Intended to give comfort, solace, or reassurance to someone who is sad or disappointed.

    ruУтешительный

    • He offered a few consolatory words after her loss.
    • The letter was written in a consolatory tone.
    • Her consolatory smile helped ease his anxiety.

    Synonymscheeringcomfortingconsolingencouragingreassuringsoothing

Forms
  • more consolatory comparative form
  • most consolatory superlative form