solace

American  

[sol-is] / ˈsɒl ɪs /

noun

1. comfort in sorrow, misfortune, or trouble; alleviation of distress or discomfort.

2. something that gives comfort, consolation, or relief.

   The minister's visit was the dying man's only solace.

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verb (used with object)

solaced, solacing

1. to comfort, console, or cheer (a person, oneself, the heart, etc.).

2. to alleviate or relieve (sorrow, distress, etc.).

solace British  

/ ˈsɒlɪs /

noun

1. comfort in misery, disappointment, etc

2. something that gives comfort or consolation

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verb

1. to give comfort or cheer to (a person) in time of sorrow, distress, etc

2. 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

"There are games Tottenham have lost this season where they've played poorly and deserved to lose. Today was much better, but I don't know what solace that is for the Tottenham supporters at the moment."

From BBC

The branches dipped low, ensconcing me with the solace I needed.

From Los Angeles Times

Abhishek Anand, an economist at the Madras Institute of Development Studies, a research institution, says India shouldn’t take too much solace in being insulated by an inward-facing economy and limited reliance on exports.

From The Wall Street Journal

"There's some solace in the fact that no other family will have to go through this," said Kate.

From BBC

There is the solace the game provides entwined with the deep sadness of what might have been.

From BBC

Related Words

• condolence
• consolation
• pity