Condolence
[kən'dəʊl(ə)ns] or [kən'doləns]
Definition
(noun.) an expression of sympathy with another's grief; 'they sent their condolences'.
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Definition
(n.) Expression of sympathy with another in sorrow or grief.
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Synonyms and Synonymous
n. Sympathy, pity, compassion, commiseration.
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Synonyms and Antonyms
[See CONDOLE]
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Examples
- Mirabeau should be printed; and that the president should write a letter of condolence upon the occasion to the Congress of America. Benjamin Franklin. Memoirs of Benjamin Franklin.
- Not all,' says Mr Wegg, in a tone of sentimental condolence. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- With these expressions of condolence, the fat gentleman shook hands with both ladies, and drawing up a chair, inquired how they found themselves. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
- And here, instead of its being a matter of condolence, it turns out to be one of congratulation. Jane Austen. Emma.
- Jos's friends, male and female, suddenly became interested about Emmy, and cards of condolence multiplied on her hall table. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- Your peace of mind,' said Wegg, offering condolence, 'your peace of mind was in a poor way that night. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Assistance is impossible; condolence insufferable. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
- Common-place words of sympathy and condolence I conceived must be thrown away on any person, at a moment when the feelings were so highly wrought. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- To Mrs Merdle, Mrs Gowan repaired on a visit of self-condolence, after having given the gracious consent aforesaid. Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
- She wished me to look after the house, to see callers, and answer notes of condolence. Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre.
- Amelia's maid was profuse in condolences, but went off quite resigned to better herself in a genteeler quarter of the town. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
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