consolamentum
- noun
- /ˌkɒnsəˈlɑːməntəm/
- Archaic
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consolación
- He sought consolamentum in the gentle words of his friends after the tragedy.
Examples
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She offered consolamentum to her grieving neighbor through daily visits and prayers.
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In times of sorrow, a consolamentum can bring peace.
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The old text described a ritual of consolamentum for those in mourning.
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The priest offered a consolamentum to the grieving family.
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She offered consolamentum to her grieving neighbor through daily visits and prayers.
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The old text described a ritual of consolamentum for those in mourning.
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In times of sorrow, a consolamentum can bring peace.
Synonyms
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1.0
Things people say or do to make someone feel less worried
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3.8
Something that makes you feel better after loss or disappointment
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5.1
Comfort that helps you when you feel sad or upset
Comfort that helps you feel less sad during hard times
Antonyms
How Comforting
Surface Forms
Etymology
A helpful way to remember consolamentum is to link it to the English words console and consolation and the Latin consolari 'to comfort', with -mentum meaning an 'action'. So, it can mean an act of giving comfort or consolation, especially in a spiritual or emotional sense.