consolations
pronunciation
How to pronounce consolations in British English: UK
How to pronounce consolations in American English: US
Word Origin
- consolations (n.)
- c. 1400, "act of consolation;" see consolation.
Example
- 1. Hear diligently my speech , and let this be your consolations .
- 2. The few religious consolations expressed are widely attributed to a pious commentator .
- 3. There are only two consolations .
- 4. Recent history had washed away the easy consolations and the old formulas .
- 5. Then there are the family members who either don 't seek help or are immune to its consolations .