consolable — able to be comforted or given solace when distressed or grieving
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: able to be comforted or given solace when distressed or grieving
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈsoʊləbl/
Example Sentences
- The heartbroken teenager was consolable only when listening to Taylor Swift songs.
- Despite the devastating news, she remained consolable thanks to her family's unwavering support.
- The crying baby became consolable once the pacifier was found under the couch.
consolable
ADJECTIVE[/kənˈsoʊləbl/]
able to be comforted or given solace when distressed or grieving
The little girl was consolable once her father hugged her tightly.
Grief becomes controllable and tolerable when consolable.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin consolari, meaning 'to comfort or console.' The word originates from ancient Roman usage, where it was employed to describe the act of comforting those afflicted by grief, a meaning that has persisted into modern English.
Breakdown
con- (together) + solari (to comfort) + -able (capable of being). The suffix -able transforms the verb into an adjective indicating capacity or susceptibility to the action of being consoled.
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📝Examples
“The heartbroken teenager was consolable only when listening to Taylor Swift songs.”
“Despite the devastating news, she remained consolable thanks to her family's unwavering support.”
“The crying baby became consolable once the pacifier was found under the couch.”
“His grief was deep but consolable, and he gradually healed with time and care.”
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