Condolence

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /ˈkÉ‘ndÉ™lÉ™ns/

Origin

From Latin condoleo ("to sympathize"), from Latin con- ("together, with") + doleo ("hurt, suffer, have pain").

Full definition of condolence

Noun

1. (uncountable) comfort, support or sympathyThere was not much to do after the accident but offer what condolence I could.
2. (countable, usually plural) An expression of comfort, support, or sympathy offered to the family and friends of somebody who has diedI sent her a card expressing my condolences after her mother passed away.

Derived terms

• book of condolence