What does consolation mean?
Definitions for consolation
ˌkɒn səˈleɪ ʃəncon·so·la·tion
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Princeton's WordNet
consolation, solace, solacementnoun
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
"second place was no consolation to him"
consolation, comfort, solacenoun
the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction
"his presence was a consolation to her"
Wiktionary
consolationnoun
The act of consoling.
consolationnoun
The prize or benefit for the loser.
consolationnoun
A consolation goal
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Consolationnoun
Comfort; alleviation of misery; such alleviation as is produced by partial remedies.
Etymology: consolatio, Latin.
We that were in the jaws of death, were now brought into a place where we found nothing but consolations. Francis Bacon.
Against such cruelties,
With inward consolations recompens’d;
And oft supported so, as shall amaze
Their proudest persecutors. John Milton, Paradise Lost, b. xii.Let the righteous persevere with patience, supported with this consolation, that their labour shall not be in vain. John Rogers.
Wikipedia
Consolation
Consolation, consolement, and solace are terms referring to psychological comfort given to someone who has suffered severe, upsetting loss, such as the death of a loved one. It is typically provided by expressing shared regret for that loss and highlighting the hope for positive events in the future. Consolation is an important topic arising in history, the arts, philosophy, and psychology.
ChatGPT
consolation
Consolation is the comfort or solace one receives after a loss or disappointment. It's a feeling of relief or encouragement offered to someone going through distress or sadness, often through empathetic words, actions, or gifts, intended to lessen their sorrow or disappointment.
Webster Dictionary
Consolationnoun
the act of consoling; the state of being consoled; allevation of misery or distress of mind; refreshment of spirit; comfort; that which consoles or comforts the spirit
Wikidata
Consolation
Consolation is the name of a former Dutch death metal/grindcore band from the Zaanstreek that formed in 1989. They released three full-length albums through Displeased Records and were called the Dutch "Gods of Grind"; at their peak, in the late 1990s, they were one of the highest rated metal bands in the Netherlands, according to Dutch metal magazine Aardschok. The band split up in 1999. They more or less restarted in 2002 as Cardinal, playing shows as late as 2005. A real comeback under their old name came in late 2008, when they announced reunion shows at the end of 2008 and the beginning of 2009.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of consolation in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of consolation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
Examples of consolation in a Sentence
It is a consolation to the wretched to have companions in misery.
We are today in a global competition for jobs. And, the best way to make America successful in this environment is to arm our people with the technical capabilities that enable them to win that global contest for prosperity, the upskilling of the American workforce is the seminal issue of our time. We must refocus on technical education, restore our respect for the dignity of work and celebrate technical jobs not as the consolation prize of our society, but as what they really are -- a national calling essential to our ongoing prosperity.
Because whenever we look to President Barack Obamas White House for some leadership or consolation or any semblance of steadiness, what we get instead is chaos, division, and a total and utter lack of empathy, empathy : thats something Ive been thinking a lot about lately. The ability to walk in someone elses shoes ; the recognition that someone elses experience has value, too. Most of us practice this without a second thought. If we see someone suffering or struggling, we dont stand in judgment.
For the girl's family, that is only a small consolation, and my thoughts are with them during these difficult hours.
Mountains fall and seas divide and impossible things may seem but where there’s despair there is and faith and where there’s sadness the consolation is near. Every breath is a chance to reborn, but to be reborn you have to die before dying.
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- عزاءArabic
- утешителна награда, утешение, утехаBulgarian
- cena útěchy, útěchaCzech
- Trost, TrostpreisGerman
- παρηγοριάGreek
- premio de consolación, premio de consuelo, consuelo, consolaciónSpanish
- تسلیتPersian
- lohdutus, lohtuFinnish
- consolation, consolerFrench
- सांत्वनाHindi
- consolazioneItalian
- נחמהHebrew
- tupohoMāori
- troost, vertroostingDutch
- TrøstenNorwegian
- consolaçãoPortuguese
- consolareRomanian
- утешение, утеши́тельный призRussian
- utješna nagrada, utjehaSerbo-Croatian
- ஆறுதல்Tamil
- سانتوناUrdu
- 安慰Chinese
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