consolation

[ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃn]

consolation Definition

  • 1comfort received by a person after a loss or disappointment
  • 2a person or thing providing comfort to a person who has suffered

Using consolation: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "consolation" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The kind words of her friends were a great consolation to her.

  • Example

    The team's victory was a consolation for their earlier defeat.

  • Example

    The flowers were a small consolation for the loss of her pet.

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    He found consolation in his faith during difficult times.

consolation Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for consolation

Phrases with consolation

  • a small prize given to someone who has not won in a competition or contest

    Example

    Although he didn't win the tournament, he was happy to receive the consolation prize.

  • something that is intended to be comforting but fails to provide any real comfort

    Example

    The fact that she wasn't alone in her struggles was cold comfort to her.

  • words spoken to someone who is upset or grieving in order to provide them with emotional support

    Example

    She offered him words of comfort after he lost his job.

Origins of consolation

from Latin 'consolatio', meaning 'solace, comfort'

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Summary: consolation in Brief

The term 'consolation' [ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃn] refers to comfort received after a loss or disappointment. It can be provided by a person or thing, as in 'The flowers were a small consolation for the loss of her pet.' 'Consolation' extends into phrases like 'consolation prize,' and idioms like 'cold comfort,' denoting something that is intended to be comforting but fails to provide any real comfort.

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