condolence

American  

[kuhn-doh-luhns] / kənˈdoʊ ləns /

Or condolement

noun

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

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condolence British  

/ kənˈdəʊləns, kənˈdəʊlmənt /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of condolence

First recorded in 1595–1605; condole + -ence

Example Sentences

Generally speaking, seventh grade isn’t the highlight of anyone’s life—and condolences to those for whom it was.

From The Wall Street Journal

Two-time undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk and British former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury also posted Instagram stories over the past 24 hours to offer their condolences.

From BBC

A fundraiser has reached more than £200,000 in two days, with donations and condolences flooding in.

From BBC

“Our thoughts and condolences are with all his family,” the group said.

From Los Angeles Times

It added: "Our thoughts and condolences are with all his family, he will be very greatly missed."

From Barron's

Related Words

• compassion
• consolation
• solace