consolingly en · ADV
Pronunciation
- /ˈkɒnˌsəʊl.ɪŋ.liː/ (UK)
Etymology
Etymology tree English consoling Middle English -ly English -ly English consolingly From consoling + -ly.
Meanings
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In a consoling manner.
“Well,” I said consolingly, “it will be the other way about to-morrow.”
1920, Agatha Christie, The Mysterious Affair at Styles, London: Pan Books, published 1954, page 157:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most consolingly | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more consolingly | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |