condolence — expression of sympathy, especially on the occasion of a death
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: expression of sympathy, especially on the occasion of a death
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈdoʊləns/
Example Sentences
- The pizza delivery guy awkwardly mumbled condolences when he realized he'd arrived during a wake.
- She received hundreds of condolence messages from around the world.
- My condolences to your WiFi router - it served us well during the pandemic.
condolence
NOUN[/kənˈdoʊləns/]
expression of sympathy, especially on the occasion of a death
She offered her condolence with a gentle hand on her friend's shoulder.
Condolence breaks the silence after violence
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin, condolence originates from the concept of 'grieving together.' The word emerged from Latin roots expressing shared sorrow, as if bearing grief in common with another person.
Breakdown
con- (together) + dolere (to grieve, to suffer pain) + -ence (noun-forming suffix), literally 'grieving together.'
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The pizza delivery guy awkwardly mumbled condolences when he realized he'd arrived during a wake.”
“She received hundreds of condolence messages from around the world.”
“My condolences to your WiFi router - it served us well during the pandemic.”
“The company sent a formal letter of condolence to the bereaved family.”
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