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    consolation
    /ˌkɒnsəˈleɪʃn/

    noun

    • 1. the comfort received by a person after a loss or disappointment: "there was consolation in knowing that others were worse off"

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  2. CONSOLATION definition: 1. something that makes someone who is sad or disappointed feel better: 2. something that makes…. Learn more.

  3. The meaning of CONSOLATION is the act or an instance of consoling : the state of being consoled : comfort. How to use consolation in a sentence.

  4. noun. the act of consoling; console; comfort; solace. Synonyms: cheer, support, help, succor, relief. the state of being consoled. console. someone or something that consoles: console: His faith was a consolation during his troubles. Her daughters are a consolation to her.

  5. something that gives comfort to someone who is sad or disappointed: [ C ] The main consolation for me was that I wouldn’t have to leave Boston.

  6. Consolation is something that makes someone feel better after they're disappointed or sad. This is a word for things that try to console someone. A consolation prize isn't as good as first prize, but it's better than nothing.

  7. 2 meanings: 1. the act of consoling or state of being consoled; solace 2. a person or thing that is a source of comfort in a.... Click for more definitions.

  8. a thing or person that makes you feel better when you are unhappy or disappointed synonym comfort. a few words of consolation. If it's any consolation, she didn't get the job, either. The children were a great consolation to him when his wife died. At least you weren’t hurt—that’s one consolation. Extra Examples. Oxford Collocations Dictionary.

  9. CONSOLATION definition: something that makes you feel better about a bad situation: . Learn more.

  10. consolation. ( ˌkɒnsəˈleɪʃən) n. 1. the act of consoling or state of being consoled; solace. 2. a person or thing that is a source of comfort in a time of suffering, grief, disappointment, etc. consolatory adj.

  11. a person or thing that makes you feel better when you are unhappy or disappointed synonym comfort a few words of consolation If it's any consolation, she didn't get the job, either. The children were a great consolation to him when his wife died.