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- [kon-suh-ley-shuh n]
- /ˌkɒn səˈleɪ ʃən/
- /ˌkɒn.səˈleɪ.ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kon-suh-ley-shuh n]
- /ˌkɒn səˈleɪ ʃən/
Definitions of consolation word
- noun consolation the act of consoling or state of being consoled; solace 3
- noun consolation a person or thing that is a source of comfort in a time of suffering, grief, disappointment, etc 3
- noun consolation a consoling or being consoled; comfort; solace 3
- noun consolation a person or thing that consoles 3
- noun consolation the act of consoling; comfort; solace. 1
- noun consolation the state of being consoled. 1
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Origin of consolation
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English consolacioun (< Anglo-French) < Latin consōlātiōn- (stem of consōlātiō), equivalent to consōlāt(us), past participle of consōlārī (con- con- + sōlā-, stem of sōlārī to comfort, + -tus past participle suffix) + -iōn- -ion; see solace
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Parts of speech for Consolation
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
consolation popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
consolation usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for consolation
noun consolation
- pity — sympathetic or kindly sorrow evoked by the suffering, distress, or misfortune of another, often leading one to give relief or aid or to show mercy: to feel pity for astarving child.
- solace — comfort in sorrow, misfortune, or trouble; alleviation of distress or discomfort.
- compassion — Compassion is a feeling of pity, sympathy, and understanding for someone who is suffering.
- comfort — If you are doing something in comfort, you are physically relaxed and contented, and are not feeling any pain or other unpleasant sensations.
- sympathy — harmony of or agreement in feeling, as between persons or on the part of one person with respect to another.
Antonyms for consolation
noun consolation
- disdain — to look upon or treat with contempt; despise; scorn.
- indifference — lack of interest or concern: We were shocked by their indifference toward poverty.
- agitation — If someone is in a state of agitation, they are very worried or upset, and show this in their behaviour, movements, or voice.
- antagonism — Antagonism between people is hatred or dislike between them. Antagonisms are instances of this.
- disturbance — the act of disturbing.
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