What does consolation mean?

[bigcat538]

Consolation is something that makes someone feel better after they're disappointed or sad. This is a word for things that try to console someone. A consolation prize isn't as good as first prize, but it's better than nothing. A hug is little consolation when you've had your heart broken.

[brownbear318]

Definition of if its any consolation : if it helps make things seem better (to someone) If its any consolation (to you), no one else got much of a raise this year, either.

One may also ask, what is the synonym of consolation? Synonyms: comfort, solace, solacement. consolation, comfort, solace(noun) the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction.

Moreover, what does consolation mean in the Bible?

Definition of consolation. 1 : the act or an instance of consoling : the state of being consoled : comfort She found great consolation in all the cards and letters she received. 2 : something that consoles specifically : a contest held for those who have lost early in a tournament.

How do you use consolation in a sentence?

2 The only consolation for the team is that they get a chance to play the game again. 3 He found himself at a loss for words of consolation. 4 Her appointment was seen as a consolation prize after she lost the election. 5 She had the consolation of coming second in her last race of the day.