consolation (redirected from consolations)

con·so·la·tion  (kns-lshn)

n.

1.

a. The act or an instance of consoling.

b. The state of being consoled.

2. One that consoles; a comfort: Your kindness was a consolation to me in my grief.

3. Sports A second, smaller tournament or round of play for participants who have been eliminated before the final of a tournament, often to determine third and fourth place.

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consolation

Noun

1. a person or thing that is a comfort in a time of sadness or distress

2. a consoling or being consoled

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	consolation - the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment; "second place was no consolation to him" solace, solacement comfort - a feeling of freedom from worry or disappointment cold comfort - very limited consolation or empathy; "he told me that time heals all wounds but that was cold comfort to me" bright side, silver lining - a consoling aspect of a difficult situation; "every cloud has a silver lining"; "look on the bright side of it"
	2.	consolation - the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction; "his presence was a consolation to her" comfort, solace ministration, succor, succour, relief - assistance in time of difficulty; "the contributions provided some relief for the victims"

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consolation

noun comfort, help, support, relief, ease, cheer, encouragement, solace, succour, alleviation, assuagement

Translations

consolation [kɔnsəˈleɪʃən] n → consuelo

consolation [kɔnsəˈleɪʃən] n → consolation f

consolation [kɔnsəˈleɪʃən] n → Trost m

consolation [kɔnsəˈleɪʃən] n → consolazione f