Meaning & Definition of word "Consolation"
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Consolation
/ˌkɒn.səˈleɪ.ʃən/
noun:
- 1. Comfort received by a person after a loss or disappointment.
- Example: After losing the match, her teammates offered their consolation to lift her spirits.
- 2. Something that provides comfort or relief.
- Example: The warm cup of tea was a small consolation on a cold, rainy day.
- 3. A prize awarded to a runner-up in a competition.
- Example: He was pleased to receive a consolation prize after finishing second in the contest.
Etymology
Late Middle English: from Latin 'consolatio', from 'consolari' meaning 'to comfort'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
a consolation prize:
A prize awarded to someone who does not win but participates.
find consolation in:
To derive comfort from a source after a loss.
as a consolation:
In a way that provides comfort following disappointment.
Related Words
console:
To comfort someone in grief or disappointment.
solace:
Comfort or consolation in a time of grief or disappointment.
Slang Meanings of consolation
Meaning: Crying on someone's shoulder.
Example Sentence: After the breakup, she just needed a little consolation from her friends.
Meaning: It's okay, at least you tried.
Example Sentence: He didn’t win the game, but the coach said, 'Here’s a consolation for trying your best.'