'Consoling' definitions:
Definition of 'consoling'
(from WordNet)
adjective
Affording comfort or solace [syn: comforting, consolatory, consoling]
Definition of 'Consoling'
From: GCIDE
- Console \Con*sole"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Consoled; p. pr. & vb. n. Consoling.] [L. consolari,. p. p. consolatus; con- + solari to console, comfort: cf. F. consoler. See Solace.] To cheer in distress or depression; to alleviate the grief and raise the spirits of; to relieve; to comfort; to soothe. [1913 Webster]
- And empty heads console with empty sound. --Pope. [1913 Webster]
- I am much consoled by the reflection that the religion of Christ has been attacked in vain by all the wits and philosophers, and its triumph has been complete. --P. Henry.
- Syn: To comfort; solace; soothe; cheer; sustain; encourage; support. See Comfort. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Consoling'
From: GCIDE
- Consoling \Con*sol"ing\, a. Adapted to console or comfort; cheering; as, this is consoling news. [1913 Webster]