单词	consolation
释义	consolation noun con·​so·​la·​tion ˌkän(t)-sə-ˈlā-shən  1 : the act or an instance of consoling : the state of being consoled : comfort She found great consolation in all the cards and letters she received. 2 : something that consoles specifically : a contest held for those who have lost early in a tournament consolatory kən-ˈsō-lə-ˌtȯr-ē  -ˈsä- adjective Synonyms comforting consoling reassurance solace solacing See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences His kind words were a consolation to me. the consolation of the grieving family by their pastor Recent Examples on the Web This is small consolation for my neighbor who keeps apologizing for the inconvenience, including the roofer’s construction truck blocking our driveway. Marni Jameson, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Sep. 2022 But branding hasn’t been much consolation to the increasing numbers of students who start college and give up in frustration. Allen C. Guelzo And Scott L. Wyatt, WSJ, 7 Sep. 2022 Of course, that's little consolation to the people whose jobs end up on the chopping block. Allison Morrow, CNN, 1 Sep. 2022 Félix Bautista fastball was small consolation in another loss that once seemed winnable. Chad Finn, BostonGlobe.com, 23 Aug. 2022 This is small consolation for parents who didn’t have students in school 10 years ago. Jay L. Zagorsky, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2022 That was little consolation to the investment community, though, since Intel’s facing a financial hit right now. oregonlive, 29 July 2022 There was no consolation for Mykita, said to be the image of his father. Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2022 That may not be much consolation for President Joe Biden, whose approval ratings have tanked as petrol prices have spiked and inflation has soared. Michael Collins, USA TODAY, 24 June 2022 See More Word History Etymology see console entry 2 First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing consolation consolation prize if it's any consolation consolation prize if it's any consolation Kids Definition consolation noun con·​so·​la·​tion ˌkän-sə-ˈlā-shən  1 : something that lessens disappointment, misery, or grief … he would never be the best runner … and his only consolation was neither would Gary Fulcher. Katherine Paterson, Bridge to Terabithia 2 : the act of comforting or the state of being comforted consolation noun 1 as in consoling the giving of hope and strength in times of grief, distress, or suffering the consolation of the grieving family by their pastor Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance consoling comforting solace reassurance sympathy compassion solacing pity feeling kindness commiseration mercy counseling condolence counselling humanity kindliness kindheartedness 2 as in relief a feeling of ease from grief or trouble the consolation that our favorite foods give us when we're having a bad day Synonyms & Similar Words relief comfort encouragement solace reassurance sympathy cheer assurance assistance happiness alleviation contentment succor empathy mitigation inspiration assuagement uplift commiseration aid gladness help Antonyms & Near Antonyms anguish distress heartbreak heartache torment cold comfort torture See More
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