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consolingly

consolingly

1 5.6
In a way that helps someone feel less sad
  • adverb
  • /kənˈsoʊlɪŋli/
translation icon : consoladoramente
  • "It's okay, everything will be fine," he replied consolingly to calm her nerves.
  • patted her consolingly
  • said consolingly

Examples

  • But if it doesn't, we will learn more and know better next time. "Someday," Kara whispered, "one will hatch." "I hope so," Doc patted her consolingly.

    Fiction book (2002)

  • What happened?" Bedlington put his arm consolingly around her as he began to explain a few facts of racing life to her.

    Fiction book (1990)

  • "All one," he said consolingly.

    Fiction book (1996)

  • "Liza, my dear," he began consolingly.

    Fiction book (1992)

  • Let's not brood,' says Carol consolingly.

    Blog text (27)

  • Muffy whined, and Summer patted her consolingly.

    Fiction book (1995)

  • "Seeing Diana's stricken expression, he added consolingly, "You needn't worry about the details; Mr. Plankenhorn is an expert on this sort of thing."

    Fiction book (1992)

  • "I won't be paying myself a penny in wages for a good twelvemonth or more." "Don't let that trouble you," said Mrs. Dobie consolingly.

    Fiction book (1990)

  • "Sara," Tillat tells me consolingly, "we have to do something wonderful for the children before I leave—we must do something terribly important."

    Academic text (1992)

  • "There, there," she said consolingly as she hugged her friend tightly.

Synonyms

tenderly
vsconsolingly
23 1.6

In a gentle, caring way that shows love

emphasizes providing comfort or relief rather than gentle tone alone
sympathetically
vsconsolingly
10 3.3

In a kind, understanding way toward someone's feelings

offers comfort or relief actively rather than only showing understanding
reassuringly
vsconsolingly
6 3.5

In a way that makes someone feel less worried

focuses on easing worry specifically rather than general consolation
soothingly
vsconsolingly
4 3.0

In a way that makes someone feel calm and safe

is the general act of giving comfort or relief, not only calming
comfortingly
vsconsolingly
2 3.3

In a way that makes someone feel calm and less worried

is about giving comfort or relief broadly rather than just reassurance
supportively
vsconsolingly
1 3.3

In a way that helps and encourages someone

focuses on comforting emotional relief rather than general encouragement
placatingly
vsconsolingly
1 8.0

To say or do something calmly to make someone less angry

is aimed at offering comfort broadly, not only appeasing anger

Antonyms

upsettingly
1 5.1

In a way that makes someone feel sad or worried

How Consoling

soothingly
4 3.0
consolingly
1 5.6
reassuringly
6 3.5

Surface Forms

consolingly positive

Morphology

consolingly = consoling (transparent) = console + ing + ly

The adverb is formed regularly from the adjective 'consoling' with -ly, and the meaning is straightforwardly 'in a consoling manner'.

Etymology

Consolingly comes from the verb console, which comes from Latin parts con- 'with' and solari 'to comfort'. Think of it as being 'with' someone to give solace, and that's why to act consolingly is to offer comfort or relief.