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consolation — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • consolation noun Comfort given to someone after a loss, disappointment, or sadness.
  • solace noun Comfort received during a time of grief, loneliness, or distress.

Senses

consolation is used for these senses in English:

  • consolation The act or example of consoling; the condition of being consoled.
  • solace A source of comfort or consolation.

consolation — full definition

  1. noun Comfort given to someone after a loss, disappointment, or sadness.
  2. noun A prize given to someone who did not win the main competition.

solace — full definition

  1. noun Comfort received during a time of grief, loneliness, or distress.
  2. verb To comfort or console someone.

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