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Definitions for consolatory
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Princeton's WordNet
comforting, consolatory, consolingadjective
affording comfort or solace
Wiktionary
consolatoryadjective
Which consoles.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Consolatoryadjective
Tending to give comfort.
Etymology: from consolate.
Consolatorynoun
A speech or writing containing topicks of comfort.
Etymology: from consolate.
Consolatories writ
With studied argument, and much persuasion sought,
Lenient of grief and anxious thought. John Milton, Agonistes.
ChatGPT
consolatory
Consolatory refers to something intended to provide comfort, soothe grief or alleviate feelings of distress and sadness. It's something that grants consolation or serves a soothing purpose, often used in the context of words, gestures, gifts or actions that are meant to ease heartache, disappointment, or sorrow.
Webster Dictionary
Consolatoryadjective
of a consoling or comforting nature
Consolatorynoun
that which consoles; a speech or writing intended for consolation
Etymology: [L. consolatorius.]
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of consolatory in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of consolatory in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
Examples of consolatory in a Sentence
We have seen history repeat where North Korea would declare to denuclearize, by portraying North Korea as a consolatory and forthcoming, only to turn around and avoid all international efforts towards peace, in light of how North Korea has behaved in the past, I believe it is important not to reward North Korea solely for agreeing to have a dialogue.
Action is consolatory. It is the enemy of thought and the friend of illusions.
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