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Consoling: meaning, definitions and examples

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consoling

 

[ kənˈsəʊlɪŋ ]

Verb / Adjective
Context #1 | Verb

in times of grief

To provide comfort and emotional support to someone who is feeling sad, distressed, or upset. Consoling involves offering words of sympathy, expressing understanding, and providing reassurance. It is a way to show empathy and care towards others.

Synonyms

comfort, reassure, soothe

Examples of usage

  • He spent hours consoling his friend after the loss of her pet.
  • She was consoled by the kind words of her family during the difficult time.
  • The mother consoled her crying child with a warm hug and soothing lullaby.
Context #2 | Adjective

comforting

Giving comfort or solace to someone in distress. It describes something that has a calming or soothing effect on emotions, providing a sense of relief or support.

Synonyms

comforting, reassuring, soothing

Examples of usage

  • The consoling presence of her best friend helped her through the tough situation.
  • His consoling words brought a sense of peace to the grieving family.

Translations

Translations of the word "consoling" in other languages:

🇵🇹 consolador

🇮🇳 सांत्वनादायक

🇩🇪 tröstend

🇮🇩 menenangkan

🇺🇦 заспокійливий

🇵🇱 pocieszający

🇯🇵 慰める

🇫🇷 réconfortant

🇪🇸 consolador

🇹🇷 teselli edici

🇰🇷 위로하는

🇸🇦 مواساة

🇨🇿 utěšující

🇸🇰 utešujúci

🇨🇳 安慰的

🇸🇮 tolažilni

🇮🇸 huggar

🇰🇿 жұбату

🇬🇪 დამამშვიდებელი

🇦🇿 təsəlli verici

🇲🇽 consolador

Etymology

The word 'consoling' originates from the Latin word 'consolari', which means 'to offer solace or comfort'. The concept of consoling others in times of grief or distress has been a fundamental aspect of human compassion throughout history. Providing emotional support and comfort to those in need is a universal practice found in various cultures and societies.

See also: consoler.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,802, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.