adjective
- intended to comfort or soothe someone who is sad, disappointed, or grieving
Usage: formal; often used to describe words, gestures, or actions
Examples
- She offered consolatory words to her grieving friend.
- The coach gave a consolatory pat on the back to the losing team.
- His consolatory tone helped ease her anxiety about the exam.
- The letter contained consolatory remarks about the loss of her job.
- A consolatory gesture, like a warm hug, can mean a lot during difficult times.
- The teacher's consolatory comments reassured the struggling student.