INCONSOLABLY

Etymology

Adverb

inconsolably (comparative more inconsolably, superlative most inconsolably)

In an inconsolable manner.

Source: Wiktionary


INCONSOLABLE

In`con*sol"a*ble, a. Etym: [L. inconsolabilis: cf. F. inconsolable. See In- not, and Console.]

Definition: Not consolable; incapable of being consoled; grieved beyond susceptibility of comfort; disconsolate. Dryden. With inconsolable distress she griev'd, And from her cheek the rose of beauty fied. Falconer.

– In`con*sol"a*ble*ness, n.

– In`con*sol"a*bly, adv.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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