Consolatory \Con*sol"a*to*ry\, a. [L. consolatorius.] Of a consoling or comforting nature. The punishment of tyrants is a noble and awful act of justice; and it has with truth been said to be consolatory to the human mind. --Burke. Consolatory \Con*sol"a*to*ry\, n. That which consoles; a speech or writing intended for consolation. [R.] --Milton.
consolatory adj : affording comfort or solace [syn: {comforting}, {consoling}]