consolatory

Example Sentences

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Mr Chambers said he expects more of that consolatory but firm tone at Thursday's meeting.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2025

Shorn of its new age-y trappings, Sarah Kirkland-Snider’s “Nausicaa” was a consolatory prayer, and two Missy Mazzoli pieces smoldered without being too heavy.

From New York Times • Sep. 18, 2022

The reactions from teammates and coaches to the true freshman quarterback were congratulatory, not consolatory.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 6, 2022

Writing through his troubles, Specktor offers consolatory beauty, much as fireweed blooms on hillsides after the destruction of a forest.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 22, 2021

Granny and my mother offered consolatory remarks to the strange woman.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane