The meaning of CONSOLATION is the act or an instance of consoling : the state of being consoled : comfort. How to use consolation in a sentence.

She's looking for consolation in a lot of ways: she's looking for consolation in the language -- she can't find it.

CONSOLATION definition: the act of consoling; console; comfort; solace. See examples of consolation used in a sentence.

consolation (ˌkɒnsəˈleɪʃən) n 1. the act of consoling or state of being consoled; solace 2. a person or thing that is a source of comfort in a time of suffering, grief, disappointment, etc

Definition of consolation noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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 offers consolation and hope to anyone who finds that they don't feel as old on the inside as they look.

Dec 14, 2025 · consolation (countable and uncountable, plural consolations) The act or example of consoling; the condition of being consoled. synonyms quotations Synonyms: relief, solace; see also …

She found/took great consolation [= comfort] in all the cards and letters she received. If it's any consolation (to you) [=if it helps you to feel better], no one else got much of a raise this year, either. …

someone or something that consoles: [uncountable] It won't be much consolation, but you did win the lawsuit. [countable] I had one consolation: we still had our family together.