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consolatory (adj.)

mid-15c., "tending to give consolation," from Latin consolatorius, from consolator, agent noun from consolari "offer solace, encourage, comfort, cheer," from assimilated form of com-, here probably an intensive prefix (see com-), + solari "to comfort" (see solace).

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Definitions of consolatory from WordNet

consolatory (adj.)
affording comfort or solace;
Synonyms: comforting / consoling
From wordnet.princeton.edu