26984 words

consolation

2 definitions • 5 examples
1
something that makes someone who is sad or disappointed feel better:

Examples:

consolation to If it's any consolation to you, you're not the only one he was nasty to.
His visit home was some consolation to his mother.
if it's any consolation If it's any consolation, I feel the same way.
words of consolation I didn't know what to say - I just offered a few words of consolation.
2
something that gives comfort to someone who is sad or disappointed:

Examples:

[ C ] The main consolation for me was that I wouldn’t have to leave Boston.

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