Tending to give comfort; refreshing to the mind; assuaging grief.
Word of the Day: Catachrestical
A speech or writing containing topics of comfort.
Of a consoling or comforting nature.
That which consoles; a speech or writing intended for consolation.
Relief Roget’s Thesaurus §834
N. relief, deliverance, refreshment, # easement, softening, alleviation, mitigation, palliation, soothing, lullaby, solace, consolation, comfort, encouragement, lenitive, restorative, cushion, crumb of comfort, balm in gilead
V. relieve, ease, alleviate, mitigate, palliate, soothe, salve, soften, soften down, foment, stupe, poultice, assuage, allay, cheer, comfort, console, enliven, encourage, bear up, pat on the back, give comfort, set at ease, gladden the heart, cheer the heart, inspirit, invigorate, remedy, cure, refresh, pour balm into, pour oil on, smooth the ruffled brow of care, temper the wind to the shorn lamb, lay the flattering unction to one's soul, disburden, take a load off one's chest, get a load off one's chest, take off a load of care, be relieved, breathe more freely, draw a long breath, take comfort, dry the tears, dry the eyes, wipe the tears, wipe the eyes
Adj. relieving, consolatory, soothing, assuaging, assuasive, balmy, balsamic, lenitive, palliative, anodyne, curative
Phr. "here comes a man of comfort"
No Bible verses found for "Consolatory".