condolences

A common and formal way to express sympathy.

Used to express genuine and sincere sympathy.

Used to express profound sympathy, especially in American English.

A very common and standard way to offer sympathy.

A common and polite way to express sympathy.

A formal and official way to offer sympathy, often used in public statements.

Used when communicating sympathy from a distance, e.g., by card or message.

A formal way to communicate condolences, especially in British English.

A slightly less formal way to offer sympathy to someone directly.

To receive expressions of sympathy from others.