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consolable

/kənˈsoʊ.lə.bəl/
con · sol · a · ble

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consolable Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Capable of being comforted, soothed, or cheered during a time of grief, distress, or disappointment.

Example

"Although upset by the loss of her favorite toy, the toddler was quickly consolable once offered a warm hug and a story."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 17th century from French consolable or directly from Latin consolabilis, derived from the verb consolari ('to comfort deeply'), from com- ('with, thoroughly') and solari ('to soothe').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Consolable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/consolable
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