consolation — the comfort received by a person after a loss or disappointment
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the comfort received by a person after a loss or disappointment
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈsoʊleɪʃn/
Korean meaning: 위로, 위안, 슬픔이나 실망을 달래주는 것
Korean pronunciation: 컨**솔**레이션
Example Sentences
- The free pizza was poor consolation for working overtime on Friday night.
- His only consolation after failing the exam was that at least he wasn't alone.
- The consolation prize was a year's supply of instant noodles, which actually turned out pretty useful.
consolation
NOUN//kənˈsoʊleɪʃn//
the comfort received by a person after a loss or disappointment
A gentle hug offers quiet consolation after the heartbreaking loss.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'consolatio'에서 유래되었으며, '함께(con-) + 위로하다(solari)'의 의미로, 누군가와 함께 슬픔을 나눈다는 뜻에서 시작되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“The free pizza was poor consolation for working overtime on Friday night.”
“His only consolation after failing the exam was that at least he wasn't alone.”
“The consolation prize was a year's supply of instant noodles, which actually turned out pretty useful.”
“She found consolation in her grandmother's wise words during difficult times.”
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