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Consolation

Consolation Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Consolation? [n] the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction; "his presence was a consolation to her" [n] the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment; "second place was no consolation to him" Synonyms \| Synonyms for Consolation: comfort \| solace \| solace \| solacement Related Terms \| Find terms related to Consolation: aid and comfort \| assurance \| balm \| comfort \| commiseration \| condolement \| condolence \| easement \| encouragement \| reassurance \| relief \| sharing of grief \| shred of comfort \| solace \| solacement \| soothing words \| support \| sympathy See Also \| bright side \| cold comfort \| comfort \| ministration \| relief \| silver lining \| succor \| succour Consolation In Webster's Dictionary \Con`so*la"tion\, n. [L. consolatio: cf. F. consolation.] 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. Against such cruelties With inward consolations recompensed. --Milton. Are the consolations of God small with thee? --Job xv. 11. Syn: Comfort; solace; allevation. See {Comfort}.

Consolation Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Consolation?

[n] the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction; "his presence was a consolation to her"
[n] the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment; "second place was no consolation to him"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Consolation: comfort | solace | solace | solacement

Consolation In Webster's Dictionary

\Con`so*la"tion\, n. [L. consolatio: cf. F.
consolation.]
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.

      Against such cruelties With inward consolations
      recompensed.                             --Milton.

      Are the consolations of God small with thee? --Job xv.
                                               11.

Syn: Comfort; solace; allevation. See {Comfort}.

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