consolation consolation /ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/

noun

1. () The comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment  ( solacement , solace , consolation )
   the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
    Second place was no consolation to him
   second place was no consolation to him
   
   
2. The act of consoling; giving relief in affliction  ( consolation , solace , comfort )
   the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction
    His presence was a consolation to her
   his presence was a consolation to her