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Meaning of 'consolation' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Consolation [ n.]
- The act of consoling; the state of being consoled; allevation of misery or distress of mind; refreshment of spirit; comfort; that which consoles or comforts the spirit.

Meaning of 'consolation' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . consolation [ n]
Meaning (1):
- the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction
Example in sentence:
  • his presence was a consolation to her
Meaning (2):
- the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
Example in sentence:
  • second place was no consolation to him

Nearby Words:

con con- conacre conarium conation conative conatus concamerate concameration concatenate

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