The meaning of CONSOLATION is the act or an instance of consoling : the state of being consoled : comfort. How to use consolation in a sentence.

Consolation is not some separable end, something to be bolted on as a consequence of living religiously.

Consolation, consolement, and solace are terms referring to psychological comfort given to someone who has suffered severe, upsetting loss, such as the death of a loved one.

Definition of consolation noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

consolation (ˌkɒnsəˈleɪʃən) n 1. the act of consoling or state of being consoled; solace 2. a person or thing that is a source of comfort in a time of suffering, grief, disappointment, etc

It offers consolation and hope to anyone who finds that they don't feel as old on the inside as they look.

CONSOLATION definition: the act of consoling; console; comfort; solace. See examples of consolation used in a sentence.

Factsheet What does the noun consolation mean? There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun consolation. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

She found/took great consolation [= comfort] in all the cards and letters she received. If it's any consolation (to you) [=if it helps you to feel better], no one else got much of a raise this year, either. …

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