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consolatory
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consolatory
(adjective)
consolatory
/kən
ˈ
soʊləˌtori/
Brit
/kən
ˈ
sɒlətri/
adjective
consolatory
/kən
ˈ
soʊləˌtori/
Brit
/kən
ˈ
sɒlətri/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of CONSOLATORY
formal
:
intended to make someone who is sad or disappointed feel better
consolatory
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a
consolatory
pat on the shoulder
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