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consolation

/ˌkɑn.səˈleɪ.ʃən/noun4 syllables

Consolation means: the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment.

Synonyms for consolation9

noun, as in the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment

solace, solacement

noun, as in the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction

comfort, solace

also used for consolation

relief, alleviation, ease, liss, release, respite

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What does consolation mean?2

noun

1

the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment“second place was no consolation to him”

2

the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction“his presence was a consolation to her”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with consolation?60

two syllables

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All 60 rhymes for consolation, grouped by syllable

Consolation in a sentence

  • She turned to her writing of poetry, as a kind of consolation.unknown
  • It is a consolation that no one was killed.Dejo
  • Alex found consolation in the words of his friend.AlanF_US
  • Victory in the competition was no consolation to her.sundown
  • I didn't win, but at least I got a consolation prize.darinmex
  • I don't want consolation; I simply want to be alone.Nylez
  • Wealth without health is hollow consolation.mailohilohi
  • His consolation prize was a simple handshake.DJ_Saidez

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Forms of consolation

as a noun

plural
consolations