noun

consolation

Translation

consolation, comfort, solace

Her words were a great consolation to me.

If it's any consolation, I failed the exam too.

He won the consolation prize in the competition.

((for sb./sth.)) a consolation for something The win was a consolation for a poor season.

consolation prize a prize for a loser She was happy to receive the consolation prize.

Synonyms: comfort, solace, sympathy; Antonyms: distress, grief

From Latin 'con-' (with) + 'solari' (to soothe, comfort). To soothe someone.

Think of a video game 'console' which can be a 'consolation' or comfort after a hard day.