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Definition of consolation

consolation

/ˌkɑːn.səˈleɪ.ʃən/
con · so · la · tion
Plural:consolations
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Adjective:consolatory
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• noun

1

The comfort received by a person after a loss, disappointment, or misfortune.

Example

"The heartfelt letters from her students offered great consolation after her retirement."

2

A person or thing that provides comfort or helps to lessen the disappointment of a failure or loss.

Example

"Knowing that the team played their best was a small consolation after losing the championship."

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• Rhymes for consolation

• Nearby Words

consistent
consistently
consolable
consolation
consolatrix
console
consoler

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French consolation and directly from Latin consolationem, a noun of action from consolari ('to offer solace, soothe'), formed from com- ('with, together') and solari ('to comfort').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Consolation. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/consolation
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