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单词 consolation
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consolation in British English

(ˌkɒnsəˈleɪʃən)
noun
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
Derived forms
consolatory (kənˈsɒlətərɪ, -trɪ)
adjective

consolation in American English

(ˌkɑnsəˈleɪʃən)
noun
1. 
a consoling or being consoled; comfort; solace
2. 
a person or thing that consoles
Word origin
ME consolacioun < OFr consolation < L consolatio

Examples of 'consolation' in a sentence
consolation

Let the sick and suffering find us real angels of comfort and consolation.
Bertodano, Theresa (ed.) Daily Readings with Mother Theresa (1993)
It was a joy in times of prosperity and a consolation in times of trouble.
The Times Literary Supplement (2011)
Katie was the comfort and consolation of my life.
LM Montgomery Anne of Green Gables (1872)
But there is one big consolation.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
There is neither comfort nor consolation.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
There was just one consolation, though.
The Sun (2012)
There is one big consolation for the Labour leader.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
The one consolation is that temperatures are picking up after a cold end to April.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Rather, it is the one consolation of a tiresome chore.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
If this sounds a bleak prospect, there is one germ of consolation.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
But there was one consolation for the Athens badminton mixed doubles silver medallist.
The Sun (2008)
But he gets no consolation from any of these, so malicious have his dealings with them been.
The Times Literary Supplement (2012)
We were growing up with good teeth, but that seemed like a poor consolation at the time.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
I derived no consolation from getting paid.
John Cornwell Seminary Boy (2006)
A refined consolation but not one he will be able to enjoy much longer.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
It offers consolation and hope to anyone who finds that they don't feel as old on the inside as they look.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
U give me hope and consolation.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
One man wrote that women possessed "affection and all the finer sensibilities of the heart and soul... needed for comfort and consolation.
Rotundo, E. Anthony American Manhood: Transformations in Masculinity from the Revolution to the ModernEra (1993)
Advice is offered, consolation given, hope expressed.
Christianity Today (2000)
Train So being in Europe for the first time was some consolation for the fans and the players.
The Sun (2008)

Synonyms of 'consolation'

comfort, help, support, relief
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Chinese translation of 'consolation'

consolation

(kɔnsəˈleɪʃən)

n (c/u)

  1. 安慰 (ānwèi) (种(種), zhǒng)

Nearby words of
consolation

  • consist
  • consistency
  • consistent
  • consolation
  • consolation prize
  • console
  • consolidate

Related terms of
consolation

  • consolation prize
(noun) 
Definition
a consoling or being consoled
I sought consolation in books and created my own world.
Synonyms
comfort
I tried to find some words of comfort to offer her.
help
There is no help for him and no doctor on this earth could save him.
support
We hope to continue to have her close support and friendship.
relief
The news will come as a great relief.
ease
She lived a life of ease.
cheer
This news did not bring them much cheer.
encouragement
Thanks for all your advice and encouragement.
solace
I found solace in writing when my father died.
succour
Have you offered comfort and succour to your friend?
alleviation
easement
assuagement

Additional synonyms

in the sense of cheer
Definition
a feeling of cheerfulness
This news did not bring them much cheer.
Synonyms
cheerfulness,
comfort,
joy,
optimism,
animation,
glee,
solace,
buoyancy,
mirth,
gaiety (old-fashioned),
merriment,
liveliness,
gladness,
hopefulness,
merry-making
in the sense of ease
Definition
freedom from poverty
She lived a life of ease.
Synonyms
comfort,
luxury,
leisure,
relaxation,
prosperity,
affluence,
rest,
repose,
restfulness
in the sense of encouragement
Thanks for all your advice and encouragement.
Synonyms
inspiration,
help,
support,
aid,
favour,
comfort,
comforting,
cheer,
cheering,
consolation,
reassurance,
morale boosting,
succour

Nearby words of
consolation

  • consist of something
  • consistency
  • consistent
  • consolation
  • console
  • consolidate
  • consolidation

Synonyms of 'consolation'

consolation

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