Cōn'so-lā'tion, n.

n. [Lat. consolatio, Fr. & Pr. consolation, It. consolazione.] 1. The act of comforting; the state of being comforted; alleviation of misery or distress of mind; refreshment of mind or spirits. Against such cruelties With inward consolations recompensed. Milton. 2. That which comforts or refreshes the spirits; the cause of comfort. “Waiting for the consolation of Israel.” Luke ii. 25. Syn.—Comfort; solace; alleviation. See COMFORT.