Consolatory
[kәn'sɒlәtәri]
Definition
(a.) Of a consoling or comforting nature.
(n.) That which consoles; a speech or writing intended for consolation.
Typist: Ursula
Synonyms and Synonymous
a. Consoling, comforting.
Typist: Rosa
Examples
- I encouraged Doctor Manette in this idea, because I felt that it might one day be consolatory to her. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- A short pause followed these consolatory remarks of Mr. Weller. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- It is consolatory to me that others find Professor Owen's controversial writings as difficult to understand and to reconcile with each other, as I do. Charles Darwin. On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection.
- At this consolatory reflection, Mrs. Cluppins bridled up, and smiled at Mrs. Sanders, who smiled back again. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- This was one of the occasions on which the invaluable habit of smoking becomes especially precious and consolatory. Wilkie Collins. The Moonstone.
- It was consolatory to know that he had found such a resting-place for it. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Apparently this consolatory perspective of a mother's prospects failed in producing its due effect. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
- This idea, consolatory in theory, I felt would be terrible if realised: with all my might I endeavoured to stifle it--I endeavoured to be firm. Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre.
- Bella drew his arm closer through hers as they walked along, and gave it a number of consolatory pats. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
Typist: Rosa