Synonyms for consoling
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
Reducing grief, sorrow, or disappointment; comforting.
Example sentences
- comforting I don't find that idea the least bit comforting.
- reassuring It's reassuring to know that my feelings are normal.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| consoling | rising | |
| comforting | rising | |
| reassuring | rising | |
| consolatory | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 10 letters
- comforting3, reassuring4
- 11 letters
- consolatory
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (comforting3 = 3 syllables).