Synonyms for consolation
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Noun
1. Solace — the act or example of consoling; the condition of being consoled
Definitions
- n. 1
The act or example of consoling; the condition of being consoled.
Related words
- Phrases
- consolation final
- Is a kind of
- cessation easement easing mitigation support
Forms
- Plural
- consolations → solaces, comforts, encouragements, reliefs…
Example sentences
- relief Two relief trains will be put on this route today.
- comfort Mary took her daughter in her arms to comfort her.
- encouragement Without your encouragement, I would have given up.
- solace He often needs to seek solace in places near water.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| consolation | rising | |
| relief | steady | |
| comfort | rising | |
| encouragement | steady | |
| solace | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 6 letters
- relief2, solace2
- 7 letters
- comfort2
- 10 letters
- solacement
- 13 letters
- encouragement4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (relief2 = 2 syllables).
In other languages
- Français
- consolation
- Italiano
- consolazione
- Español
- alivio