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View usage for: (sɒlɪs) 1. uncountable nounSolace is a feeling of comfort that makes you feel less sad. [formal] I found solace in writing when my father died three years ago. Synonyms: comfort, consolation, help, support More Synonyms of solace 2. singular nounIf something is a solace to you, it makes you feel less sad. [formal] She found the companionship of Marcia a solace. More Synonyms of solace solace in British English (ˈsɒlɪs) noun1. comfort in misery, disappointment, etc 2. something that gives comfort or consolation verb (transitive)3. to give comfort or cheer to (a person) in time of sorrow, distress, etc 4. to alleviate (sorrow, misery, etc) Derived forms solacer (ˈsolacer) noun Word origin C13: from Old French solas, from Latin sōlātium comfort, from sōlārī to console solace in American English (ˈsɑlɪs) noun1. an easing of grief, loneliness, discomfort, etc. 2. something that eases or relieves; comfort; consolation; relief : Also ˈsolacement (ˈsɑlɪsmənt) verb transitiveWord forms: ˈsolaced or ˈsolacing3. to give solace to; comfort; console 4. to lessen or allay (grief, sorrow, etc.) SIMILAR WORDS: ˈcomfort Derived forms solacer (ˈsolacer) noun Word origin ME < OFr solaz < L solacium < solari, to comfort < IE base * sel-, favorable, in good spirits > UNRESOLVED CROSS REFExamples of 'solace' in a sentencesolace British English: solace NOUN Solace is a feeling of comfort that makes you feel less sad. I found solace in writing when my father died three years ago. - American English: solace
- Brazilian Portuguese: consolo
- Chinese: 慰藉
- European Spanish: consuelo
- French: réconfort
- German: Trost
- Italian: consolazione
- Japanese: 慰め
- Korean: 위안
- European Portuguese: consolo
- Latin American Spanish: consuelo
Definition something that gives comfort or consolation I found solace in writing when my father died. Definition to give comfort or cheer to (a person) in time of sorrow or distress They solaced themselves with their fan mail. Additional synonymsThey focussed on the alleviation of the refugees' misery. Synonyms easing, relief, reduction, dulling, lessening, lightening, quelling, moderation, slackening, quenching, mitigation, diminution, slaking, palliation Definition a consoling or being consoled I sought consolation in books and created my own world. Synonyms comfort, help, support, relief, ease, cheer, encouragement, solace, succour, alleviation, easement, assuagement Definition to comfort (someone) in sadness or distress I can console myself with the thought that I'm not alone. Synonyms comfort, cheer, relieve, soothe, support, encourage, calm, solace, assuage, succour, express sympathy for - soggy
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Additional synonymsDefinition a remedy There is no help for him and no doctor on this earth could save him. Synonyms remedy, cure, relief, corrective, balm, salve, succour, restorative Definition the projection of a carved design from the surface The news will come as a great relief. Synonyms ease, release, comfort, cure, remedy, solace, balm, deliverance, mitigation, abatement, alleviation, easement, palliation, assuagement Definition help in time of difficulty Have you offered comfort and succour to your friend? Synonyms help, support, aid, relief, comfort, assistanceDefinition the act of supporting or the condition of being supported We hope to continue to have her close support and friendship. Synonyms help, protection, comfort, friendship, assistance, blessing, loyalty, patronage, moral support, succour |