One entry found for consolation.

Entry Word: consolation
Function: noun
Text: 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, solace, solacing
Related Words commiseration, condolence, sympathy; counseling (or counselling)
2 a feeling of ease from grief or trouble <the consolation that our favorite foods give us when we're having a bad day> -- see COMFORT 1