Consolation
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌkɑn.səˈleɪ.ʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Consolation is a noun meaning The act or example of consoling; the condition of being consoled.
Meaning
The act or example of consoling; the condition of being consoled.
More Meanings
- The prize or benefit for the loser.
- (sports) A consolation goal.
Example Sentences
[I]f Charles is undone, He'll find half his Acquaintance ruin'd too, and that, you know, is a consolation—
Moreouer the perfit beleue of this article, worketh in all true chriſten people, aloue to continue in this vnitie, and afeare to be caſte out of the ſame, and it worketh in them that be ſinners and repentant, great comforte, and conſolacion, to obteine remiſſion of ſinne, by vertue of Chriſtes paſſion, and adminiſtracion of his ſacramentes at the miniſters handes, ordained for that purpoſe, [...]
Word Forms
- consolations
Synonyms for consolation
Depending on context, synonyms include alleviation, comfort, ease, liss, release, relief.
Antonyms for consolation
Common opposites include distress, vexation.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include solace, solacement, comfort, palliative, satisfaction, relief.
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