'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
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'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- aid and comfort,
- assurance,
- balm,
- comfort,
- commiseration,
- condolement,
- condolence,
- easement,
- encouragement,
- reassurance,
- relief,
- sharing of grief,
- shred of comfort,
- solace,
- solacement,
- soothing words,
- support,
- sympathy