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Definitions

consoling

[kuhn-soh-ling] / kənˈsoʊ lɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
comforting
Synonyms
STRONGEST
encouraging reassuring refreshing soothing
STRONG
abating allaying alleviating assuaging curing freeing inspiriting invigorating lightening mitigating relieving remedying restoring revitalizing revivifying softening solacing succoring sustaining tranquilizing upholding warming
WEAK
analeptic consolatory health-giving heart-warming
Antonyms
WEAK
aggravating depressing dispiriting distressing disturbing irritating upsetting worrying
ADJECTIVE
grateful
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acceptable favorable good gratifying
WEAK
agreeable comforting congenial delectable delicious delightful desirable pleasant pleasurable pleasureful refreshing rejuvenating renewing restful restorative restoring satisfactory satisfying solacing welcome
Antonyms
STRONGEST
bad disagreeable
WEAK
abusive heedless mean rude thankless unappreciative ungrateful
ADJECTIVE
soothing
Synonyms
STRONGEST
calming reassuring
STRONG
alleviating easing mollifying pacifying relaxing relieving remedying softening tranquilizing warming
WEAK
consolatory palliative
NOUN
encouragement
Synonyms
STRONGEST
assistance backing cheer comfort confidence consolation faith fortitude incentive inspiration optimism reassurance relief reward stimulation stimulus
STRONG
advance advocacy aid animation boost easement favor firmness helpfulness hope incitement invigoration promotion refreshment softening succor supporting trust urging
WEAK
enlivening inspiritment reassuring relieving shot in the arm solacing
Antonyms
STRONGEST
annoyance discouragement distrust doubt gloom hindrance hurt injury
STRONG
disbelief impediment
WEAK
denunciation derision deterrent

Example Sentences

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Chomsky, now 97, was hardly the only famous associate who was privately consoling Epstein or giving him advice to rehabilitate his public image.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

He claimed that he began consoling a crying Minaj, only for her to start yelling at him.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 1, 2025

This final turn is less consoling or condemnatory than darkly revealing about our assumptions about Michaela, who's portrayed as a controlling fury for most of the story.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2025

Former Sheriff Alex Villanueva, who has become increasingly popular in right-wing circles online, has also championed Kirk’s case, posting Instagram video of himself and Wilson consoling the deputy at the courthouse after trial.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2025

He reflected uncomfortably that Hermione would have suggested he say something consoling about Sirius to her, that it hadn’t been her fault at all, but he couldn’t bring himself to do it.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.