I. kənˈsōləˌtōrē, -tȯrē, ri; chiefly Brit -ˈsälət(ə)rē, -ri adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin consolatorius, from consolatus + -orius -ory
: designed or tending to bring consolation
consolatory words
a gesture consolatory to his injured pride
II. noun
( -s )
obsolete : a consolatory communication