commiserations

Meanings

• noun

  expressing sympathy or consolation

  - "After her loss, her friends came to offer their commiserations."
  - "The commiserations of the crowd were heartfelt."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with commiserations
condolations , consolations , collisions

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Variants

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commiserate , commiserated , commiserates , commiserating , commiseratingly , commiseration , commiserations , commiserative

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Etymology

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comes from the Latin word 'commiserare' meaning 'to have in common, to sympathize, to pity, to console'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'commiserations' is often used interchangeably with the word 'condolences'. However, while both words express sympathy, 'condolences' is more commonly used after a death.

2. In some cultures, it is customary to offer commiserations with food or drink, such as a sympathy cake or a bowl of soup.

3. The word 'commiserations' first appeared in English in the 15th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. sympathy: the ability to understand and share the feelings of another

2. consolation: an act or expression of comfort or encouragement

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Quotes

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1. "I been readin' about it," she said, referring to the recent breakup of my marriage.  … "It's too bad," she "commiserated".

   - Arthur Miller,{it}Timebends{/it},1987

2. "Did you enjoy your breakfast?" "The eggs were runny." "I know." The woman "commiserated". "I was thinking, I should just have barged into the kitchen and done them myself."

   - Alice Munro,{it}Runaway{/it},(2004) 2005

3. The pain of losing is diverting. So is the thrill of winning. Winning, however, is lonelier, because those you've taken money from are not apt to "commiserate" with you.

   - David Mamet,{it}New York Times Magazine{/it},20 Apr. 1986

4. The other potters seemed to slump as one into dejection, all but abandoning their work in favor of long, lugubrious visits to the wine shop, where they "commiserated" with one another.

   - Linda Sue Park,{it}A Single Shard{/it},(2001) 2003

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Culture

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commiserations are often used in formal situations to express sympathy and consolation, such as after a death or a loss. In literature, commiserations have been used in poems and novels to convey empathy and understanding.

How to Memorize "commiserations"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of people offering comforting words and gestures to someone in need. Visualize the expressions of sympathy and empathy on their faces.
   - Visualize the word 'commiserations' written out in different fonts and sizes.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'commiserations' with the feeling of comfort and sympathy. Associate it with the image of a group of people coming together to offer support.
   - Associate it with the idea of sharing in someone's pain or loss.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'commiserations' with the word 'consolation'. Repeat the phrase 'commiserations is just another way to say consolation'.
   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that the word comes from the Latin word 'commiserare', which means 'to have in common'.

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