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Synonyms & Similar Words
comforting
soothing
reassuring
calming
pacifying
alleviating
mitigating
easing
relieving
solacing
supporting
uplifting
encouraging
heartening
cheering
buoying
uplifting
reassuring
calming
tranquilizing
appeasing
placating
mollifying
gentle
sympathetic
empathetic
compassionate
gentle
kind
considerate
Meaning of Consoling
The primary meaning of "Consoling" is to provide comfort or solace to someone who is upset or distressed.
Definitions
- Giving comfort or solace to someone who is upset or distressed
- * Providing a sense of relief or reassurance to someone who is anxious or worried
Etymology of Consoling
The word "Consoling" comes from the Latin "consolari", which means to comfort or solace
It has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe the act of providing comfort or relief to someone in distress
Example Uses
- The nurse's consoling words helped to calm the patient's fears
- * The consoling presence of her family helped her to cope with her grief
- * The consoling message from her friend made her feel a little better
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
distressing
upsetting
disturbing
alarming
frightening
terrifying
horrifying
perturbing
troubling
worrying
annoying
irritating
frustrating
infuriating
antagonizing
provoking
offending
insulting
affronting