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

"Our condolences to the artist’s family, loved ones, friends and all the numerous admirers of his work and talent."

From BBC

"My deepest condolences to those who have lost their innocent children in this. I pray to God to give them the strength to bear this immense loss," he wrote.

From BBC

In a statement, the Northern health trust said: "We offer our sincere condolences to Mr Trolan's family and apologise unreservedly for the failings in care that have been highlighted."

From BBC

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

Related Words

• compassion
• consolation
• solace