Dictionary entry

Consolation

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Con′so‐la″tion (?), n. [L. consolatio: cf. F. consolation.] 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.