occasionalconsolation
nounUK /əˈkeɪʒənəl ˌkɒnsəˈleɪʃən/
US /əˈkeɪʒənəl ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/
A little bit of comfort that comes only once in a while.
After losing the game, the team found occasionalconsolation in the coach's kind words.
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2. A small prize given now and then to someone who did not win.
The contest gave occasionalconsolation to the youngest players.
3. A brief feeling of relief that does not last long.
Her occasionalconsolation came from a short phone call with her friend.
4. Something that slightly eases sadness but happens rarely.
The occasionalconsolation of a sunny day helped him through the rainy week.