Giving a pat on the back, say

Usage examples of consoling.

I held her a long time in my arms, covering her with tender and affectionate kisses, but I shewed no intention of consoling her by amusements in which her spirit could not have taken part.

Betty did not find this very consoling, but I saw that the affair was more comic than tragic, and would end in nothing.

She argued with herself, in the long nights, and carefully did not take a consoling drink.

She ignored Peter, though he tried to put a consoling arm around her shoulders.

She left one officer between her and Francu, consoling the startled man with a soothing glance.

She made the obligatory responses, consoling herself with the thought that their days were numbered, and she would shorten that number as much as possible.

Lytol said, placing a consoling hand on the Harper's shoulder, "it was bound to happen.

M’tal had pointedly not risen to any of her taunts, preferring to spend all his spare time consoling Salina.

After all, he chided himself, he had had Turns of consoling the bereaved, of keeping quiet watch as sick and injured slipped away forever.

Laura, thinking of consoling me, told me that I could rely upon the secret being well kept.

Burnamy may be merely amusing himself, or he may be consoling himself.

She opened her mouth to say something, but closed it again and, with another sigh, instead gave his arm a consoling pat.

Believe me I should think myself very fortunate, if you would permit me to know your grief, and to undertake the task of consoling you.

I made consoling noises, but again sensed that misery was meat and drink to Sidney.

She left one officer between her and Francu, consoling the startled man with a soothing glance.