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    [Noun]  | "con*do*lence" | \ kən-ˈdō-lən(t)s \


    1: sympathy with another in sorrow

    2: an expression of sympathy —usually plural


    Origin: 1603 ;

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    [Noun]  | "condolence" 


    1: a feeling or expression of care and sadness especially when someone is suffering because of the death of a family member, a friend, etc.;


      * e.g., " ... The governor issued a statement of condolence to the victims' families. "





     [ "condolence" ]

    1: Pity for someone else's sorrow or loss; Sympathy.

      * e.g.,  ... After the sudden death of Princess Diana, thousands of messages of condolenc were sent to her family. 

     [ "Condolations" ]

    1: Condolations: A situation that is both unfortunate yet celebratory at the same time. Used in uncomfortable situations.

      * e.g.,  ... Them: I got that promotion with a big bump in pay, but the boss is a major asshole. You: Hey, condolations! Them: My 16 year daughter's expecting (marrying her thug boyfriend, etc..). You: Well, condolations. 

     [ "Condolations" ]

    1: When a situation calls for condolences for one and congratulations for someone else.

      * e.g.,  ... You're parents got a promotion and they are moving out of state leaving you alone. 

     [ "condole" ]

    1: Express sympathy for (someone); grieve with

      * e.g.,  ... to condole with a friend whose father has died. 

     [ "Condolence-Five" ]

    1: The Condolence Five is given to whom something bad has happened.

      * e.g.,  ... Ian's friend get dumped so Ian gave his friend a "Condolence-Five" 

     [ "condolences window" ]

    1: The time period within which it is still reasonable to expect condolences for the death of a relative.

      * e.g.,  ... Dave: My uncle Pete died 5 years ago today. 

     [ "condolence boner" ]

    1: The condolence boner is a very common phenomenon among the male gender, which occurs when another party has received unfortual news and there is no way to comfort him/her, but with an erection.

      * e.g.,  ... Sandra: Oh my god, I just got fired! 

     [ "Condolence High Five" ]

    1: Condolence high fives are no different from ordinary high fives, except that they are offered in condolence rather than in celebration.

      * e.g.,  ... Ted had the most horrible date; because Barney could relate to his sadness, he offered Ted a Condolence High Five. 

     [ "Mean condolities" ]

    1: A condition where u cannot control what u say and makes u say rude and horrible things without thinking.

      * e.g.,  ... Random: Yah it's ok it's not your fault your useless Random: what was that form?? Random: sorry it's my condition it's called mean condolities Random: oh sorry then it's alright! 

     [ "Condolations" ]

    1: an expression of surprise and confusion, especially on the occasion where a good thing happens at the worst timing

      * e.g.,  ... Oh, you got remarried at your husband's funeral? My Condolations! 

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