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Definition of consolatrix

consolatrix

/kənˈsoʊlətrɪks/
con · so · la · trix
Plural:consolatrices
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• noun

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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Word Nuance & Usage

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'.

Usage Trend

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 Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/consolatrix
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