Consolatory
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kənˈsɒl.ət.(ə)ɹ.i/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Consolatory is an adjective meaning Which consoles.
Meaning
Which consoles.
More Meanings
- That which consoles; a speech or writing intended for consolation.
Example Sentences
[…] where in he reporteth of the coragius wordes that were moch consolatory […]
How is it possible to imagine, that a woman, who has all these consolatories to reflect upon, will die of a broken heart?
The punishment of real tyrants is a noble and awful act of justice; and it has with truth been said to be consolatory to the human mind.
“It is singularly reviving after such hurricanes to feel calm return, and from the opening clouds to receive a consolatory gleam, softly testifying that the sun is not quenched.”
Word Forms
- consolatories
Synonyms for consolatory
Depending on context, synonyms include reassuring, consoling, comforting.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include consoling, comforting, reassuring, condolatory, reconciliatory, congratulant.
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