Definitions

consolation

[kon-suh-ley-shuhn] / ˌkɒn səˈleɪ ʃən /

NOUN

relief, comfort

Synonyms

STRONGEST

comfort compassion encouragement pity solace succor sympathy

STRONG

alleviation assuagement cheer ease easement help lenity support

WEAK

fellow feeling

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disdain indifference mercilessness

STRONG

stop

WEAK

agitation annoyance antagonism discouragement disturbance trouble upset

Example Sentences

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For those who fought for the handgun ban, there is some small consolation in what happened next.

From BBC

Dupont ran in for a consolation score that the vast ranks of French supporters could scarcely cheer.

From BBC

But this is scant consolation for many Americans hit by even a temporary bout of price increases.

From Barron's

But that’s small consolation for job seekers struggling to find work.

From The Wall Street Journal

"It is both readable and intelligent, and it offers hope and consolation."

From BBC