adverb
- in a manner that comforts or soothes someone who is sad, worried, or distressed
Examples
- She spoke consolingly to her friend after the loss.
- He placed a hand on her shoulder consolingly.
- The nurse smiled consolingly at the nervous patient.
- She whispered consolingly that everything would be okay.
- He nodded consolingly, understanding her pain.
- The teacher spoke consolingly to the disappointed student.