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condolences - 2 dictionary results

con⋅do⋅lence

[kuhn-doh-luhns]
–noun
Often, condolences. expression of sympathy with a person who is suffering sorrow, misfortune, or grief.
Also, con⋅dole⋅ment.


Origin:
1595–1605; condole + -ence
con·do·lence   (kən-dō'ləns)   
n.  
  1. Sympathy with a person who has experienced pain, grief, or misfortune: paid a visit of condolence to the grieving family. See Synonyms at pity.
  2. An expression or declaration of such sympathy.
con·do'lent adj.
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