Definition of Consolation

1. Noun. The comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment. "Second place was no consolation to him"

Exact synonyms: Solace, Solacement
Generic synonyms: Comfort
Specialized synonyms: Cold Comfort, Bright Side, Silver Lining
Derivative terms: Console, Solace, Solace

2. Noun. The act of consoling; giving relief in affliction. "His presence was a consolation to her"
Exact synonyms: Comfort, Solace
Generic synonyms: Ministration, Relief, Succor, Succour
Derivative terms: Comfort, Console, Solace

Definition of Consolation

1. 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.

Definition of Consolation

1. Noun. The act of consoling. ¹

2. Noun. The prize or benefit for the loser. ¹

3. Noun. (sports) A consolation goal ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Consolation

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Consolation

consistorian
consistories
consistory
consists
consists in
consociate
consociated
consociates
consociating
consociation
consociational
consociationalism
consociations
consol
consolable
consolation
consolation goal
consolation prize
consolation prizes
consolations
consolatoriness
consolatory
console
console converter
console converters
console table
consoled
consoler
consolers
consoles

Literary usage of Consolation

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Select Translations from Old English Prose by Albert Stanburrough Cook, Chauncey Brewster Tinker (1908)
"SELECTIONS FROM BOETHIUS' Consolation OF PHILOSOPHY Anicius Manlius ... King Alfred's version of the Consolation is one of his freest — filled with ..."

2. The Imitation of Christ: Four Books by Thomas (1877)
"That a man ought not to reckon himself worthy of consolation ... O LORD, I am not worthy of Thy consolation, nor of any spiritual visitation; and therefore ..."

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