Consoler: meaning, definitions and examples
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consoler
[ kənˈsoʊ.lər ]
emotional support
A person who provides comfort and emotional support to someone in distress or sorrow. Consolers often offer words of encouragement and consolation to help alleviate pain and sadness.
Synonyms
comforter, solacer, sympathizer
Examples of usage
- He acted as a consoler to his friend who was going through a difficult time.
- The consoler offered her a shoulder to cry on during her moment of grief.
Translations
Translations of the word "consoler" in other languages:
🇵🇹 consolador
🇮🇳 सांत्वना देने वाला
🇩🇪 Tröster
🇮🇩 penghibur
🇺🇦 утішитель
🇵🇱 pocieszyciel
🇯🇵 慰める人
🇫🇷 consolateur
🇪🇸 consolador
🇹🇷 teselli eden
🇰🇷 위로자
🇸🇦 المعزي
🇨🇿 utěšitel
🇸🇰 utešiteľ
🇨🇳 安慰者
🇸🇮 tolažnik
🇮🇸 huggari
🇰🇿 жұбатушы
🇬🇪 ნუგეშისმცემელი
🇦🇿 tesəlliverici
🇲🇽 consolador
Word origin
The word 'consoler' originates from the Old French word 'consoler', which means 'to comfort'. It has been used in English since the 14th century to describe someone who provides comfort and emotional support to others in times of distress or sorrow.
See also: consoling.