English Explanatory Dictionary

consolation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The act or example of consoling; the condition of being consoled.
  2. The prize or benefit for the loser.
  3. A consolation goal.

Pronunciation

/ˌkɑn.səˈleɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒn.səˈleɪ.ʃən/ en-us-consolation.ogg

Word forms

consolation consolations

Etymology

From Old French consolacion (French consolatio), from Latin cōnsōlātiō, from the deponent verb cōnsōlor (“I console, encourage”) with the -tiō suffix, while cōnsōlor comprises the intensifying prefix con- with the deponent verb sōlor (“I comfort, console”). Equivalent to console + -ation. Doublet of consolatio.

Synonyms

alleviation comfort consolation ease liss release relief respite solace

Antonyms

distress vexation

Related words

solace

Derived words

consolational consolation final consolation goal consolation prize Dutch consolation self-consolation
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