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condolence
[ kuhn-doh-luhns ]
noun
- Often condolences. expression of sympathy with a person who is suffering sorrow, misfortune, or grief.
condolence
/ kənˈdəʊləns; kənˈdəʊlmənt /
noun
- often plural an expression of sympathy with someone in grief, etc
Word History and Origins
Origin of condolence1
Example Sentences
The office of the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has offered its condolences for Pope Francis, four days after his death.
"The Royal Thai Police express their deepest condolences to the brave officers who lost their lives," a statement added.
A number of books of condolence have been opened across Northern Ireland following the Pope's death.
In a statement, Mansfield Town said it "offers its sincere and deepest condolences to the family of Adrian Daniel at this difficult time".
In the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack, the Pakistani foreign ministry said it was "concerned at the loss of tourists' lives" and expressed condolences.
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