Consolatory
/kənˈsəʊlətɔːri,kənˈsɑːlətɔːri/
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Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Support
Used to offer emotional support to someone who’s facing a tough time. 
Her consolatory hug meant the world to me after I lost my job.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Physical Comfort
Focuses on comforting feelings or words, not physical things like blankets or food. 
His consolatory words helped calm her nerves before the surgery.
Pro Tip 3/3Gentle and Mild
The tone is often gentle and mild, aiming not to overwhelm the person in distress. 
I appreciated the consolatory note from my colleague when I felt overwhelmed.
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ComfortConsoleEmpatheticMollifyPalliativeReassuringSootheSympathetic
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