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consolation::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | solace, solacement |
| Type of | comfort |
| Has types | bright side, cold comfort, silver lining |
| Derivation | console |
second place was no consolation to him.
Examples of consolation
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The Eagles fell to Hixson in the second round of the consolation bracket, 53-18.
From the tennessean.com
If it's any consolation, he had the most menacing players box of the tournament.
From the sportsillustrated.cnn.com
Samit Patel batted brilliantly and bowled pretty well, that was one consolation.
From the guardian.co.uk
Yes, they have been competitive, but that is of little consolation after a loss.
From the post-gazette.com
Not bad considering the Coyotes were in the consolation bracket just a year ago.
From the dailynews.com
The Rangers ended up a better team, even if second place isn't much consolation.
From the dallasnews.com
The Utes now enter the consolation bracket of the double-elimination tournament.
From the sltrib.com
Her consolation comes mostly from sharing her story with others who also suffer.
From the usatoday.com
I'm feeling like the consolation prize and question his level of interest in me.
From the ocregister.com
- The comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment; "second place was no consolation to him"
- The act of consoling; giving relief in affliction; "his presence was a consolation to her"
- (consolatory) comforting: affording comfort or solace
- * A Consolation is something of value, when one fails to get something of higher value they were seeking, such as a consolation prize.
- Seneca's Consolations refers to Senecau2019s three Consolatory works, De Consolatione ad Marciam, De Consolatione ad Polybium, De Consolatione ad Helviam, written around 40u201345 AD.
- The act of consoling; The prize or benefit for the loser
- (Consolatory) alleviated of grief or disappointment
- (consoled) comforted; alleviated the grief
- The knowledge that a better man is more unfortunate than yourself.
