Synonyms of consolation

consolation

noun

ˌkän(t)-sə-ˈlā-shən 

1

as in comforting

the giving of hope and strength in times of grief, distress, or suffering

the consolation of the grieving family by their pastor

Synonyms & Similar Words

• comforting
• reassurance
• consoling
• solace
• sympathy
• compassion
• feeling
• pity
• kindness
• solacing
• counseling
• mercy
• condolence
• commiseration
• humanity
• kindliness
• kindheartedness

2

as in relief

a feeling of ease from grief or trouble

the consolation that our favorite foods give us when we're having a bad day

Synonyms & Similar Words

• relief
• comfort
• encouragement
• solace
• reassurance
• sympathy
• cheer
• assurance
• happiness
• inspiration
• assistance
• mitigation
• alleviation
• uplift
• contentment
• empathy
• succor
• assuagement
• aid
• gladness
• help
• commiseration

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• distress
• anguish
• torture
• torment
• heartache
• heartbreak

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of consolation

His first United goal came as a consolation in a 3-1 defeat to Brentford at the end of September, his seventh appearance, and six weeks and one more goal after that, he was sidelined for a month by a knee injury. — Cerys Jones, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

But like The Bad News Bears’ rangy little dirtbag on the dirtbike, there was no dishonor in the loss, even if the fans would’ve found even greater consolation in a title. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 11 Sep. 2026

In fact, as opposed as Season 1, the Season 2 closer of Random Canyon did not drop any jaw-dropping cliffhangers, which would bring some consolation to fans who had invested in the series and its characters for two seasons. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026

While still up roughly 8% year to date, that's little consolation, because the stock entered 2026 on the slide. — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026