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

Over the last three weeks, the family have received messages of condolence from people in Ukraine who knew Liam.

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First Minister John Swinney, who has submitted a motion of condolence to the Scottish Parliament, is not attending the service.

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MSPs are expected to pay tribute to Salmond on Wednesday when they debate the motion of condolence submitted by the first minister.

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As we walk around the bomb site, locals come to shake Fouad’s hand and offer words of condolence.

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First Minister John Swinney has lodged a motion of condolence at Holyrood, while books of condolence have been opened in the Scottish Parliament for MSPs and members of the public to leave messages.

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Related Words

• compassion
• consolation
• solace