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Definition of consolatrix
consolatrix
/kənˈsoʊlətrɪks/
con · so · la · trix
Plural:consolatrices
consolatrix Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
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1
A woman or female figure who comforts or consoles someone in a time of grief, distress, or suffering.
Example
"In medieval poetry, Philosophy is often personified as a gentle consolatrix who visits the despairing prisoner to offer timeless wisdom."
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This term is highly literary and often appears in religious or poetic contexts to denote a female figure, patron saint, or personified virtue providing spiritual solace.
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Late Latin 'consolatrix', the feminine form of 'consolator' (comforter), derived from the Latin verb 'consolari' meaning 'to comfort' or 'to cheer'.
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Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Consolatrix. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/consolatrix