consolation

[Con`so*la·tion]

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.

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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.

Noun
the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction; "his presence was a consolation to her"

Noun
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment; "second place was no consolation to him"


n.
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.


Consolation

> Con`so*la"tion , n. [L. consolatio: cf. F. consolation.] 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.
Against such cruelties With inward consolations recompensed.
Are the consolations of God small with thee?
Syn. -- Comfort; solace; allevation. See Comfort.

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.

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Usage Examples

I ask you to pray for me, for once age has overtaken us, we find consolation only in religion.

The Bible was a consolation to a fellow alone in the old cell. The lovely thin paper with a bit of matress stuffing in it, if you could get a match, was as good a smoke as I ever tasted.

When the soul drifts uncertainly between life and the dream, between the mind's disorder and the return to cool reflection, it is in religious thought that we should seek consolation.

Misspelled Form

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Other Usage Examples

A love of nature is a consolation against failure.

It is a great consolation for me to remember that the Lord, to whom I had drawn near in humble and child-like faith, has suffered and died for me, and that He will look on me in love and compassion.

Maybe it's our sins that give God consolation when he finally has to give us cancer.

My mother is a great source of advice and wisdom and consolation for me.

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