consoling

UK
/kənˈsəʊ.lɪŋ/
US
/kənˈsoʊ.lɪŋ/

Translations

consolingadjective
more consoling
Comp.
most consoling
Super.
UK
/kənˈsəʊlɪŋ/
US
/kənˈsoʊlɪŋ/
Her consoling words helped ease his anxiety after the difficult meeting.
Ses paroles réconfortantes l'ont aidé à apaiser son anxiété après la réunion difficile.
Additional translations
consolateurSoutenu ou littéraire.
consolingnoun
UK
/kənˈsəʊ.lɪŋ/
US
/kənˈsoʊ.lɪŋ/
Gerundial noun: the act of offering consolation; used as an uncountable noun.
Her quiet consoling helped him cope with the loss.
Son réconfort discret l'a aidé à surmonter la perte.
Additional translations
consolationPlus littéraire ou soutenu.
consoleverb

consoling

Gerund

consoled
Past Simple
consoled
Past Participle
consoling
Gerund
UK
/kənˈsəʊl/
US
/kənˈsoʊl/
(homograph)
She tried to console her friend after the loss of her pet.
Elle a essayé de consoler son amie après la perte de son animal de compagnie.
consolegerund / present participle

consoling

Her consoling tone calmed the frightened child.
Son ton consolant a calmé l'enfant effrayé.

Definitions

consolingadjective
Providing comfort or solace to someone who is distressed or upset.
Her consoling words helped ease his anxiety after the difficult meeting.
consolingnoun
The act or process of providing comfort or consolation.
Her quiet consoling helped him cope with the loss.
consoleverb
To provide comfort or solace to someone who is distressed or saddened.
She tried to console her friend after the loss of her pet.
consolegerund / present participle
Giving comfort or solace; comforting.
Her consoling tone calmed the frightened child.