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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