Consolation

/ˌkɒn.səˈleɪ.ʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

Comfort received by a person after a loss or disappointment.

After losing the match, her teammates offered their consolation to lift her spirits.

Something that provides comfort or relief.

The warm cup of tea was a small consolation on a cold, rainy day.

A prize awarded to a runner-up in a competition.

He was pleased to receive a consolation prize after finishing second in the contest.

Late Middle English: from Latin 'consolatio', from 'consolari' meaning 'to comfort'.

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.

console

To comfort someone in grief or disappointment.

solace

Comfort or consolation in a time of grief or disappointment.

Crying on someone's shoulder.

After the breakup, she just needed a little consolation from her friends.

It's okay, at least you tried.

He didn’t win the game, but the coach said, 'Here’s a consolation for trying your best.'