CEFR B2

consolation

noun

Meaning

Comfort or relief from distress or sadness.

Examples

She found some consolation in the fact that her friends were supportive.
The small gift was a minor consolation for the inconvenience caused.

Synonyms: comfort, solace, reassurance, succor

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consolation (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌkɒn.səˈleɪ.ʃən/

Definition

Comfort or relief from distress or sadness.

Examples

She found some consolation in the fact that her friends were supportive.
The small gift was a minor consolation for the inconvenience caused.
His only consolation was that he had tried his best.

How to Use consolation

consolation for (prepositional phrase): Comfort or relief received because of a specific negative event or situation. — "The compensation was a small consolation for the loss of his job."
consolation in (prepositional phrase): Comfort or relief derived from a particular aspect or fact. — "He found consolation in his faith during difficult times."

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