noun (n)

• the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment(noun.feeling)

  Example:
  Second place was no consolation to him.
  

  Synonym:
  solace, solacement
  

  source: wordnet30
• the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction(noun.act)

  Example:
  His presence was a consolation to her.
  

  Synonym:
  comfort, solace
  

  source: wordnet30
• The act of consoling; the state of being consoled; allevation of misery or distress of mind; refreshment of spirit; comfort; that which consoles or comforts the spirit.(noun)

  source: webster1913