CONSOLATION

consolation, comfort, solace

(noun) the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction; “his presence was a consolation to her”

consolation, solace, solacement

(noun) the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment; “second place was no consolation to him”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

consolation (countable and uncountable, plural consolations)

The act of consoling.

The prize or benefit for the loser.

(sports) A consolation goal.

Source: Wiktionary

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Con`so*la"tion, n. Etym: [L. consolatio: cf. F. consolation.]

Definition: The act of consoling; the state of being consoled; allevation of misery or distress of mind; refreshment of spirit; comfort; that which consoles or comforts the spirit. Against such cruelties With inward consolations recompensed. Milton. Are the consolations of God small with thee Job xv. 11.

Syn.

– Comfort; solace; allevation. See Comfort.

RACE Con`so*la"tion game, match, pot, race, etc.

Definition: A game, match, etc., open only to losers in early stages of contests.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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