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condolence

UK
/kənˈdəʊləns/
US
/kənˈdoʊləns/

Translations

condolencenoun
condolences
pl
UK
/kənˈdəʊləns/
US
/kənˈdoʊləns/
She sent her condolences to the family.
Она отправила свои соболезнования семье.
Synonyms
sympathy
commiseration
compassion
solace
pity
condolence message
condolenceadjective
UK
/kənˈdəʊ.ləns/
US
/kənˈdoʊ.ləns/
Attributive use of the noun; denotes something intended to express sympathy and is not normally gradable.

Definitions

condolencenoun
An expression of sympathy, especially on the occasion of a death.
She sent her condolences to the family after hearing about their loss.
Sympathy with someone in sorrow or grief; the act of offering such sympathy.
There was a nationwide outpouring of condolence after the accident.
condolenceadjective
Relating to or expressing condolences.
He signed the condolence book at the embassy.
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