Consolation

kon-suh-ley-shun

/ˌkɒn.səˈleɪ.ʃən/

Noun

Meaning

  • Consolation refers to the comfort or relief received by someone after they have experienced a loss, disappointment, or sorrow.
  • It can also refer to a person or thing that provides this comfort.

Examples

  • At least she had the consolation of knowing she had done her best.
  • If it's any consolation, nobody else passed the test either.
  • The child found consolation in his favorite toy after his kite broke.
  • Victory in the secondary final was a small consolation for losing the main championship.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms Antonyms
Comfort Solace Relief Encouragement Sorrow Distress Discouragement Agony

Word Forms

  • Consolations (plural)
  • Console (verb)

Origin / Etymology

From Latin consolatio(n-), from the verb consolari, where con- means “together” and solari means “to soothe.”

Grammar Information

  • Uncountable and Countable noun
  • Commonly used in the phrase "if it's any consolation..."

Translations

  • Hindi: सांत्वना (Santvana) / दिलासा (Dilasa)
  • Spanish: consuelo
  • French: consolation
  • German: Trost
  • Arabic: تعزية

More C Letter Words

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