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 consolation consolation /ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/

noun

  1. () The comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment  ( solacement , solace , consolation )
    the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
     Second place was no consolation to him
    second place was no consolation to him
  2. The act of consoling; giving relief in affliction  ( consolation , solace , comfort )
    the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction
     His presence was a consolation to her
    his presence was a consolation to her