Solace

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /ˈsÉ’.lɪs/
• US enPR: sŏʹlace, IPA: /ˈsɑː.lɪs/
• Rhymes: -É’lɪs

Origin

From Old French solas, from Latin sōlācium ("consolation")

Full definition of solace

Noun

1. Comfort or consolation in a time of distress.You cannot put a monetary value on emotional solace.
2. A source of comfort or consolation.
• RamblerThe proper solaces of age are not music and compliments, but wisdom and devotion.

Synonyms

• comfort
• consolation
• relief
• support

Derived terms

• solaceful
• solacement

Verb

1. To give solace to; comfort; cheer; console.
2. To allay or assuage.
3. (intransitive) To take comfort; to be cheered.
• 1593, William Shakespeare, , IV. v. 48:But one thing to rejoice and solace in,
  And cruel death hath catched it from my sight.

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