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
- noun Comfort given to someone after a loss, disappointment, or sadness.
- noun A prize given to someone who did not win the main competition.
solace — full definition
- noun Comfort received during a time of grief, loneliness, or distress.
- verb To comfort or console someone.