consolation

noun
UK: /kɒnsəˈleɪʃən/
US: /kənsoʊˈleɪʃən/

  1. Comfort you receive when you feel sad or disappointed.

    1. His kind words were a great consolation to me after losing the game.
    2. The team found some consolation in knowing they had tried their best despite the defeat.

  2. Something that makes you feel better when you are sad or disappointed.

    1. The ice cream was a small consolation after a bad day.
    2. Having friends nearby offered a slight consolation during a period of intense loneliness.

Synonyms

solace reassurance relief sympathy comfort

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "consolation" in English means: Comfort you receive when you feel sad or disappointed., Something that makes you feel better when you are sad or disappointed..

The phonetic transcription of "consolation" is /kɒnsəˈleɪʃən/ in British English and /kənsoʊˈleɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "consolation": solace, reassurance, relief, sympathy, comfort.

Example usage of "consolation": "His kind words were a great consolation to me after losing the game.". More examples on the page.