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- [kuh n-dohl]
- /kənˈdoʊl/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kuh n-dohl]
- /kənˈdoʊl/
Definitions of condoling word
- verb without object condoling to express sympathy with a person who is suffering sorrow, misfortune, or grief (usually followed by with): to condole with a friend whose father has died. 1
- verb with object condoling Obsolete. to grieve with. 1
- noun condoling Present participle of condole. 1
- noun condoling condolence. 0
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Origin of condoling
First appearance:
before 1580 One of the 35% oldest English words
1580-90; < Late Latin condolēre, equivalent to con- con- + dolēre to feel pain; akin to dolor
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Parts of speech for Condoling
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
condoling popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
condoling usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for condoling
adjective condoling
- pitying — Informal. motivated by a sense of pity or sympathy for others or for oneself: to have pity sex with a virgin; to go on a pity date with a loser.
- sympathetic — characterized by, proceeding from, exhibiting, or feeling sympathy; sympathizing; compassionate: a sympathetic listener.
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