Meaning of CONSOLATION
| Pronunciation: | | `kânsu'leyshun
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- [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"
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| | Synonyms: | | comfort, solace, solace, solacement |
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| | See Also: | | bright side, cold comfort, comfort, ministration, relief, silver lining, succor, succour | |
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| | Definition: | | Consolation
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| | Definition: | | \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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| | Related Terms: | | 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 |
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