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Consoled: meaning, definitions and examples

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consoled

 

[ kənˈsoʊld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

emotional support

To console someone means to provide comfort or solace to them during a time of distress or sadness. This can involve listening to their problems, offering words of encouragement, or simply being present with them. Consoling can help alleviate feelings of loneliness or despair.

Synonyms

comfort, console, encourage, reassure, soothe

Examples of usage

  • She consoled her friend after the breakup.
  • He consoled the child who was afraid of the dark.
  • They consoled each other during the tough times.

Translations

Translations of the word "consoled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 consolado

🇮🇳 सांत्वना दी

🇩🇪 getröstet

🇮🇩 dihibur

🇺🇦 втішений

🇵🇱 pocieszony

🇯🇵 慰められた

🇫🇷 réconforté

🇪🇸 consolado

🇹🇷 teselli edildi

🇰🇷 위로받은

🇸🇦 مُعزَّى

🇨🇿 utěšený

🇸🇰 utešený

🇨🇳 安慰的

🇸🇮 tolažen

🇮🇸 huggaður

🇰🇿 жұбатқан

🇬🇪 დამშვიდებული

🇦🇿 rahatlanmış

🇲🇽 consolado

Etymology

The word 'consoled' is the past tense of 'console', which comes from the Latin word 'consolari'. The term is made up of two parts: 'con', meaning 'together', and 'solari', meaning 'to soothe'. Thus, its original meaning revolved around providing joint comfort during times of distress. Over time, the use of the word has evolved into a more general term for offering support and solace to those who are experiencing emotional pain. The term became widely used in English in the 14th century and has maintained its relevance as society continues to recognize the importance of emotional and psychological support. It finds usage in both literary and colloquial contexts, highlighting human compassion.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,617, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.