condolent

[kuhn-doh-luhnt]

adjective

1. feeling or expressing sorrow, sympathy, compassion, or the like.

Word History and Origins

Origin of condolent¹

First recorded in 1480–90, condolent is from the Late Latin word condolent- (stem of condolēns, present participle of condolēre ). See condole, -ent

Example Sentences

By 'insolent,' not 'condolent,' as Anthony Wood quotes, Puttenham meant original.

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