consolation

Definitions

The comfort received by a person after a loss or disappointment.

A person or thing that provides solace or a source of relief in a time of distress.

Examples

Winning the bronze medal was a small consolation after missing out on the gold.

She found great consolation in the kind words of her friends during such a difficult time.

Synonyms

comfort solace relief support succor alleviation assuagement

Antonyms

agitation distress torment anguish suffering misery discomfort