solace
[ sol-is ]
/ ˈsɒl ɪs /
noun Also called sol·ace·ment.
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.
verb (used with object), sol·aced, sol·ac·ing.
to comfort, console, or cheer (a person, oneself, the heart, etc.).
to alleviate or relieve (sorrow, distress, etc.).
Origin of solace
1250–1300; Middle English
solas < Old French < Latin
sōlācium, equivalent to
sōl(ārī) to comfort +
-āc- adj. suffix +
-ium
-ium
OTHER WORDS FROM solace
sol·ac·er, noun un·sol·aced, adjective un·sol·ac·ing, adjectiveWords nearby solace
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British Dictionary definitions for solace
solace
/ (ˈsɒlɪs) /
noun
comfort in misery, disappointment, etc
something that gives comfort or consolation
verb (tr)
to give comfort or cheer to (a person) in time of sorrow, distress, etc
to alleviate (sorrow, misery, etc)
Derived forms of solace
solacer, nounWord Origin for solace
C13: from Old French
solas, from Latin
sōlātium comfort, from
sōlārī to console