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- Dictionarysolace/ˈsɒlɪs/
noun
- 1. comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness: "she sought solace in her religion"
verb
- 1. give comfort or consolation to: "the soundlessness of nature impressed and solaced her"
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1. : comfort in grief : alleviation of grief or anxiety. 2. : a source of relief or consolation.
SOLACE definition: 1. help and comfort when you are feeling sad or worried: 2. to give help and comfort to someone…. Learn more.
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 / ˈsɒlɪs /
SOLACE meaning: 1. help and comfort when you are feeling sad or worried: 2. to give help and comfort to someone…. Learn more.
If something eases your disappointment or grief, consider it a solace. If you're sad, you might find solace in music or in talking to your friends.
a feeling of emotional comfort when you are sad or disappointed; a person or thing that makes you feel better or happier when you are sad or disappointed synonym comfort He sought solace in the whiskey bottle. She turned to Rob for solace. His grandchildren were a solace in his old age.
solace. (ˈsɒlɪs) n. 1. comfort in misery, disappointment, etc. 2. something that gives comfort or consolation. vb (tr) 3. to give comfort or cheer to (a person) in time of sorrow, distress, etc. 4. to alleviate (sorrow, misery, etc) [C13: from Old French solas, from Latin sōlātium comfort, from sōlārī to console]
noun. comfort in sorrow, misfortune, or trouble; alleviation of distress or discomfort. something that gives comfort, consolation, or relief: The minister's visit was the dying man's only solace.
Synonyms for SOLACE: relief, consolation, comfort, encouragement, reassurance, cheer, sympathy, assurance; Antonyms of SOLACE: distress, anguish, heartbreak, torture, heartache, cold comfort, torment, trouble
There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun solace, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
