solace
Americannoun
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comfort in sorrow, misfortune, or trouble; alleviation of distress or discomfort.
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something that gives comfort, consolation, or relief.
The minister's visit was the dying man's only solace.
verb (used with object)
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to comfort, console, or cheer (a person, oneself, the heart, etc.).
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to alleviate or relieve (sorrow, distress, etc.).
noun
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comfort in misery, disappointment, etc
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something that gives comfort or consolation
verb
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to give comfort or cheer to (a person) in time of sorrow, distress, etc
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to alleviate (sorrow, misery, etc)
Other Word Forms
- solacer noun
- unsolaced adjective
- unsolacing adjective
Etymology
Origin of solace
First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English solas, from Old French, from Latin sōlācium, equivalent to sōl (ārī) “to comfort” + -āc- adjective suffix + -ium -ium
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
We will take solace in how funny he could be, how wise and utterly accepting and tolerant he was.
From BBC
In the final alpine skiing event in Italy, her emotional victory brought some solace to a US ski team still reeling from Lindsey Vonn's horrific crash in the downhill.
From Barron's
The bit remains frustratingly shallow, when there’s so much opportunity to plumb what it means to seek solace in smoothies and faux spirituality.
From Los Angeles Times
The institution meanwhile offers organised tours and works with military servicemen and displaced Ukrainians who find solace in gardening work.
From Barron's
Our need for solace is acute, and “Shrinking” is meeting it with an exceptional, timely arc about taking shelter in the communities we create.
From Salon
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