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consoling

UK
/kənˈsəʊ.lɪŋ/
US
/kənˈsoʊ.lɪŋ/

Translations

consolingadjective
more consoling
Comp.
most consoling
Super.
UK
/kənˈsəʊlɪŋ/
US
/kənˈsoʊlɪŋ/
Her words had a consoling effect on him.
Её слова оказали на него утешительный эффект.
Synonyms
alleviating
calming
reassuring
soothing
comforting
Antonyms
disheartening
distressing
upsetting
consolingnoun
UK
/kənˈsəʊ.lɪŋ/
US
/kənˈsoʊ.lɪŋ/
Gerundial noun: the act of offering consolation; used as an uncountable noun.
consoleverb

consoling

Gerund

consoled
Past Simple
consoled
Past Participle
consoling
Gerund
UK
/kənˈsəʊl/
US
/kənˈsoʊl/
(homograph)
She tried to console her friend after the breakup.
Она пыталась утешать свою подругу после расставания.
Additional translations
успокаивать
Synonyms
soothe
console oneself
support
calm
reassure
comfort
Antonyms
agitate
distress
upset
consolegerund / present participle

consoling

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.
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