'Consolation' definitions:

Definition of 'consolation'

(from WordNet)
noun
The comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment; "second place was no consolation to him" [syn: consolation, solace, solacement]
noun
The act of consoling; giving relief in affliction; "his presence was a consolation to her" [syn: consolation, comfort, solace]

Definition of 'Consolation'

From: GCIDE
  • Consolation \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. [1913 Webster]
  • Against such cruelties With inward consolations recompensed. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
  • Are the consolations of God small with thee? --Job xv. 11.
  • Syn: Comfort; solace; allevation. See Comfort. [1913 Webster] pot match Consolation game

Synonyms of 'consolation'

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