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consoler

consoler

6.5
Something like music or a photo that makes someone feel less sad
  • noun
  • /kənˈsoʊlər/
translation icon : consuelo
  • Sleep, the best consoler of all, came mercifully quickly and shut away the voices and the regrets.

Examples

  • For many people, nature serves as a great consoler during difficult times.

  • After a long day, watching my favorite movie is my favorite consoler for stress.

  • The warm blankets and soft pillows were a perfect consoler on the chilly night.

How Comforting

comfort
319 1.0
consoler
6.5
distraction
44 2.8
keepsake
22 3.9

Surface Forms

consoler singular
consolers plural

Morphology

consoler = console (transparent) = console + er

Formed from 'console' + '-er' with the suffix here naming an instrument/source rather than a person, but the derivation is still transparent.

Etymology

The word consoler comes from the parts con- 'together' and solare 'to soothe', the same root as solace, so an object or idea, like music or a photograph, can also be a consoler by giving comfort when you are upset.