consolation

consolation

noun

Definition of CONSOLATION

1

the giving of hope and strength in times of grief, distress, or suffering <the consolation of the grieving family by their pastor>

Synonyms comforting, consoling, reassurance, solace, solacing

Related Words commiseration, compassion, condolence, feeling, sympathy; counseling (or counselling); humanity, kindheartedness, kindliness, kindness, mercy, pity

2

a feeling of ease from grief or trouble <the consolation that our favorite foods give us when we're having a bad day>

Synonyms cheer, consolation, relief, solace

Related Words encouragement, inspiration, uplift; assurance, reassurance; alleviation, assuagement, mitigation; contentment, gladness, happiness; commiseration, empathy, sympathy; aid, assistance, help, succor

Near Antonyms cold comfort; anguish, distress, heartache, heartbreak, torment, torture