consolation

Noun
Synonyms: solacesolacementcomfort

WordNet 3.0

Noun (2)

  1. the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment“second place was no consolation to him”Synonyms: solacesolacement
  2. the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction“his presence was a consolation to her”Synonyms: comfortsolace
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Webster's Dictionary (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

The Devil's Dictionary

CONSOLATION, n. The knowledge that a better man is more unfortunate than yourself.
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