consolatory, a. and n.
(kənˈsɒlətərɪ)
[ad. L. consōlātōri-us, f. consōlātor: see above and -ory.]
A. adj. Tending, fitted, or designed to console; bringing consolation.
| c 1430 tr. T. à Kempis iii. xxi. (1890) 88 If þis lyve be onerouse and hevy, yette..hit is..muche more consolatory þen hit was sumtyme in the olde lawe. 1580 T. Hide (title) A Consolatorie Epistle to the afflicted Catholikes. 1631 Gouge God's Arrows iii. §54. 284 Oft were the Disciples..comforted by Christs presence and consolatory speeches. 1763 Johnson Let. to Miss Porter 12 Apr. in Boswell, I know not what to say to you condolent or consolatory. 1856 Sir B. Brodie Psychol. Inq. I. iii. 93 This is to me a very acceptable and consolatory view of the subject. 1866 Mrs. Gaskell Wives & Dau. I. 7 We shall go back to town on Friday..said Lady Agnes, in a consolatory tone. |
† B. n. ‘A speech or writing containing topicks of comfort’ (J.). Obs.
| 1654 Gayton Pleas. Notes iv. i. 171 [To] have the advantage of her eare to convey his Consolatories, Suasories, etc. 1671 Milton Samson 657 Consolatories writ With studied argument, and much persuasion sought. |