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consoling

/kənˈsəʊ.lɪŋ/

/kənˈsoʊ.lɪŋ/

consolingadjective

more consoling

Comp.

most consoling

Super.

/kənˈsəʊlɪŋ/

/kənˈsoʊlɪŋ/

Translations

утешительный

Her words had a consoling effect on him.

Её слова оказали на него утешительный эффект.

Definitions

Providing comfort or solace to someone who is distressed or upset.

Her consoling words helped ease his anxiety after the difficult meeting.

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Antonyms

consolingnoun

/kənˈsəʊ.lɪŋ/

/kənˈsoʊ.lɪŋ/

Gerundial noun: the act of offering consolation; used as an uncountable noun.

Definitions

The act or process of providing comfort or consolation.

Her quiet consoling helped him cope with the loss.

consoleverb

consoling

Gerund

consoled

Past Simple

consoled

Past Participle

consoling

Gerund

/kənˈsəʊl/

/kənˈsoʊl/

(homograph)

Translations

утешать

She tried to console her friend after the breakup.

Она пыталась утешать свою подругу после расставания.

Additional translations

успокаивать

Definitions

To provide comfort or solace to someone who is distressed or saddened.

She tried to console her friend after the loss of her pet.

Synonyms

console oneself

Antonyms

consolenoun

Definitions

A panel or unit accommodating a set of controls for electronic or mechanical equipment.

The pilot adjusted the settings on the console to prepare for takeoff.

A small electronic device for playing video games, typically connected to a television.

He spent the afternoon playing his favorite game on the new console.

A cabinet for a stereo or television set.

The vintage console in the living room housed an old record player and radio.

An architectural term for a bracket or corbel, often in the form of a scroll, used to support a cornice or shelf.

The ornate console under the mantelpiece added a touch of elegance to the room.

In computing, the text-based input/output device or terminal used for system control and monitoring.

After rebooting the server, she watched the boot messages scroll past on the system console.

A narrow table fixed to or placed against a wall, often supported by one or two front legs and used for decorative display.

A gilded console in the foyer held a bouquet of fresh flowers.

consolegerund / present participle

consoling

Definitions

Giving comfort or solace; comforting.

Her consoling tone calmed the frightened child.

consoleadjective

Definitions

Relating to or designed for video-game consoles, as opposed to arcade or personal-computer formats.

Console gaming continues to dominate living-room entertainment.

consolepast participle

Definitions

Having been comforted or reassured.

Feeling consoled, he managed a faint smile.