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

Pratt found solace in his own creative artwork every evening, she explained, a counterbalance to the grisliness he confronted all day.

From The Wall Street Journal

Those who never would might draw solace from this tiniest dose of that antidote to evil called hope, and its evidence that basic goodness still endures.

From Salon

He said he also has since found solace in Reddit, where he said users shared their experiences with manic and depressive episodes.

From Los Angeles Times

If Spurs can get the result they need in Frankfurt, Frank may find some solace, but this carries all the hallmarks of a situation coming to a head with a fierce upcoming fixture list.

From BBC

“When Anders died, I found solace in the fact that he died for something he believed in,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• condolence
• consolation
• pity