Meaning
Condolence is a noun that refers to the expression of sympathy, especially on the occasion of death or misfortune. It is usually used in the plural (condolences) when people offer sympathy to someone who is grieving.
Grammar and Usage
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Part of speech: Noun (countable/uncountable)
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Typical usage:
- offer/express/send condolences (to someone)
- extend one’s condolences
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Often used in formal or semi-formal contexts, especially in letters, speeches, or conversations when someone has lost a loved one.
Common Phrases
- Offer my condolences
- Send heartfelt condolences
- Accept my deepest condolences
- Extend condolences
- Words of condolence
Collocations
- Deepest condolences
- Heartfelt condolences
- Sincere condolences
- Warm condolences
- Condolence message
- Condolence card
Examples
- I want to offer my sincerest condolences on the loss of your father.
- She sent a condolence card to her friend after hearing the sad news.
- Please accept my heartfelt condolences during this difficult time.
- The president expressed his condolences to the victims’ families.
- We gathered to show our condolences to the grieving family.
- Messages of condolence poured in from all over the world.
- He offered words of condolence to his colleague after her loss.
Synonyms or Related
- Sympathy
- Compassion
- Commiseration
- Solace
- Pity
- Consolation