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/
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.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Consolation derives from Latin 'consolatio', formed from 'con-' (together) and 'solari' (to comfort or soothe). The word originally expressed the act of comforting someone through shared grief or sorrow.
Breakdown
con- (together) + solari (to comfort, soothe) + -tion (noun suffix forming abstract nouns denoting action or state).
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🔗Collocations
📝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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