consolation
/ˌkɒn.səˈleɪ.ʃən/
consolation
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- 1.
The act or words of comforting someone who is disappointed, upset, or in pain; or the comfort or relief felt as a result of such an act.
"He found some consolation in the fact that he had tried his best."
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His kind words offered some consolation.
His kind words offered some consolation.
She found great consolation in her hobbies after the bad news.
She found great consolation in her hobbies after the bad news.
The small victory provided little consolation for the team's overall loss.
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How do you pronounce consolation?
consolation is pronounced [/ˌkɒn.səˈleɪ.ʃən/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does consolation mean?
consolation means "consolation". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is consolation?
consolation is a Intermediate-level word.
Can you give an example sentence with consolation?
Example: "His kind words offered some consolation." — used to mean "consolation".
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