Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Expressing condolence.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- adjective Expressing condolence.
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- adjective Offering
condolence .
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Examples
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While trying to convey the right tone in their public messages, some companies also have been working to figure out when to switch modes from condolatory to normal or even celebratory, in the lead-up to the Beijing Olympic Games in August.
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A condolatory letter may be acknowledged by the recipient or by a relative or friend who wishes to relieve the bereaved one of this task.
How to Write Letters (Formerly The Book of Letters) A Complete Guide to Correct Business and Personal Correspondence Mary Owens Crowther
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When the recipient of the condolatory message is simply an acquaintance, it is in better taste to send a visiting card with "sincere sympathy."
How to Write Letters (Formerly The Book of Letters) A Complete Guide to Correct Business and Personal Correspondence Mary Owens Crowther
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A few questions -- a shake of the head -- a solemn condolatory sigh; and all knew that the old Squire's days were numbered.
Agatha's Husband A Novel Dinah Maria Mulock Craik 1856
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Perry, have got hold (I know not how) of the condolatory address to
Life of Lord Byron, Vol. 3 (of 6) With His Letters and Journals Thomas Moore 1815
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[56] [ "The gentlemen of the _Champion_, and Perry, have got hold (I know not how) of the condolatory Address to Lady Jersey on the picture-abduction by our Regent, and have published them -- with my name, too, smack -- without even asking leave, or inquiring whether or no! Damn their impudence, and damn every thing.
The Works of Lord Byron, Vol. 7. Poetry George Gordon Byron Byron 1806
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