consolation
Translation
consolation, comfort, solace
Examples
Her kind words were a great consolation to me.
Her kind words were a great consolation to me.
It was a consolation to know that he was safe.
It was a consolation to know that he was safe.
They won the consolation prize in the tournament.
They won the consolation prize in the tournament.
Grammar Patterns
((a)) consolation ((to sb.)) a source of comfort to someone Her kind words were a great consolation to me.
((a)) consolation ((for sth.)) something that comforts for a loss The prize was a small consolation for his loss.
Similar Words
Synonyms: comfort, solace, sympathy; Antonyms: distress, anguish
Etymology
From Latin 'con-' (together) and 'solari' (to soothe). The original meaning is 'to soothe together'.
Memory Tips
Think of someone feeling 'sole' (alone), and you come 'con' (with) them to offer comfort.