Consoling Meaning in English
word · lemma: console
Definition
Giving comfort to someone who is sad or upset; making someone feel better when they are having a hard time.
Usage & Nuances
Typically used for gestures, words, or actions that provide comfort. Often describes a tone, hug, or supportive words. More formal than 'comforting'. Common with nouns like 'voice', 'gesture', 'words'.
Spanish: consolador - reconfortantePortuguese (BR): confortante - consoladorPortuguese (PT): consolador - reconfortanteChinese (Simplified): 安慰的 - 慰藉的Chinese (Traditional): 安慰的 - 慰藉的Hindi: सांत्वना देने वालाArabic: مُواسٍ - مُسَلٍّBengali: সান্ত্বনাদায়কRussian: утешающийJapanese: 慰めるようなVietnamese: an ủiKorean: 위로하는Turkish: teselli ediciUrdu: دلاسہ دینے والاIndonesian: menghibur
Example Sentences
Her consoling words made me feel better.
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He gave me a consoling hug after I cried.
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The teacher spoke in a consoling tone.
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I found her presence really consoling during that tough week.
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Sometimes just a consoling smile is all you need.
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His consoling gestures helped me get through the break-up.
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