condolence

or con·dole·ment

[ kuhn-doh-luhns ]

noun

1. Often condolences. expression of sympathy with a person who is suffering sorrow, misfortune, or grief.

condolence

/ kənˈdəʊləns; kənˈdəʊlmənt /

noun

1. often plural an expression of sympathy with someone in grief, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of condolence¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; condole + -ence

Example Sentences

The coroner passed on her condolences to Mrs Savage's family.

From BBC

The family also said they are grateful for the outpouring of condolences from his friends and fans from around the world but requested privacy “in this time of great mourning.”

From Los Angeles Times

"We send all our love and condolences to June’s family and the many people whose lives she touched."

From BBC

Former Alliance leader David Ford also expressed his condolences and described Ms Lo as a “trailblazer in Northern Ireland politics”.

From BBC

Maybe that’s why World Cups end with the two teams shaking hands, one offering congratulations and the other condolences, and elections don’t.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• compassion
• consolation
• solace