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condolent

/kənˈdoʊ.lənt/

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adjective

/kənˈdoʊ.lənt/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее выражение сочувствия или скорби; в настоящее время заменено на 'соболезнующий' или 'выражающий соболезнования'.

An obsolete adjective meaning expressing sympathy or sorrow; now replaced by 'condolatory' or 'condoling'.

  1. C1formal

    Showing or expressing sympathy and sorrow for someone who has experienced a loss, especially the death of a loved one.

    ruСочувствующий

    • The condolent letter from her colleagues brought her comfort.
    • He offered a condolent embrace at the funeral.
    • Their condolent words were deeply appreciated by the grieving family.

    Synonymscommiserativecompassionateconsolingsympathetic