condolence

//kənˈdoʊ.ləns//
B2Frequency Level 11Formal
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Noun

condolenceSingular
condolencesPlural
1

An expression of sympathy and sorrow offered to someone who has experienced a loss, especially the death of a loved one.

We sent our condolences to the family after hearing about their loss.

2

The act of expressing sympathy or sharing in another person's grief.

She sent a letter of condolence to the family.

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