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solace

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verb

so·​lace ˈsä-ləs How to pronounce solace (audio)
 also  ˈsō-
solaced; solacing

transitive verb

1
: to give comfort to in grief or misfortune : console
2
a
: to make cheerful
b
: amuse
3
: allay, soothe
solace grief
solacement
ˈsä-ləs-mənt How to pronounce solace (audio)
 also  ˈsō-
noun
solacer noun

solace

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noun

1
: comfort in grief : alleviation of grief or anxiety
2
: a source of relief or consolation

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Take Solace in This Word Origin

Solace was borrowed into English in the 14th century (via Anglo-French) from Latin solacium, which in turn derives from the Latin verb solari, meaning "to console." As you may have guessed, "solari" is also the source of the English words "console" and "consolation" (formed by combination with the prefix com-). In addition to the noun function, "solace" can be used as a verb ("he was solaced by the company of his children"). Also related are the nouns "solacer" ("one who solaces") and "solacement" ("an act of solacing or the condition of being solaced" or "something that solaces").

Synonyms

Verb

Noun

Example Sentences

Verb Solaced by an abundance of whisky, champagne and cigars, he always bounced back, restoring and recreating himself through intensely active immersion in one or another of his varied interests … Robert Kuttner, New York Times Book Review, 23 Oct. 1988 In this deplorable state, I contrived to do, what I take to have been, three Objective things. I got Mr. Franklin his sherry; I retired to my own room; and I solaced myself with the most composing pipe of tobacco I ever remember to have smoked in my life. Wilkie Collins, The Moonstone, 1868 … and it was settled that Mr. Jones should be sent for early in the morning if Miss Bennet were not decidedly better. Bingley was quite uncomfortable; his sisters declared that they were miserable. They solaced their wretchedness, however, by duets after supper … Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice, 1813 counselors did their best to solace the bereaved children I solaced myself with a book while I waited for the bus. Noun Think your city's suffering? Imagine if your favorite team bolted town after 41 seasons, not for some cosmopolitan burg but a dusty outpost where oil derricks qualify as urban skyline. Now imagine turning to your city's other teams for solace only to find each to be avert-your-eyes abysmal. Chris Ballard, Sports Illustrated, 10 Nov. 2008 It's important to explain what's going on, but some parents tell their child too much—about being lonely and frightened, about dates they're going on. Instead of the parent offering emotional solace to the child, the child is expected to provide it for the adult. People, 4 Mar. 2002 Poe's poem is a morbidly sentimental threnody on the same theme: the speaker blames the envious angels for taking his beloved from this world, and finds solace in lying beside her grave. David Lodge, The Art of Fiction, 1992 Her presence was a great solace for me. the kind words brought a little solace to the grieving widow See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
Identifying and utilizing wild edible plants is an ancient skill set that in modern times is a fun outdoor activity that provides food and solace away from everyday life. Tim Macwelch, Outdoor Life, 19 Mar. 2021 Among the misery and isolation of 2020, my secret Instagram became a portal to solace and a newer self. Jason Parham, Wired, 28 Dec. 2020 Against this backdrop of vulnerability, BTS also offered audiences solace through eye-catching stages. Lenika Cruz, The Atlantic, 26 Dec. 2020 That should give others solace for when Santa makes his wider rounds on December 24. Ryan Prior, CNN, 19 Dec. 2020 Gardens bring joy, delight, sustenance and even solace. Nicole Sours Larson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2020 Having left her 1-year-old daughter, Millicent, in Washington with her parents, Mabel solaced herself with the bustle of dinners, carriage rides, musicales and games of whist mainly organized by the town’s eminent couple, Susan and Austin Dickinson. Brenda Wineapple, WSJ, 25 Oct. 2018
Noun
And Elba — who began spinning records as a teenager and memorably DJ-ed at Coachella and at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding after-party — still finds solace in music. Andrea Mandell, Peoplemag, 25 Aug. 2022 Mirza finds solace in a career that provides opportunities beyond slick advertising campaigns and first-world problems. Rod Berger, Forbes, 11 July 2022 Thompson finds solace in the overall consistency his team has shown throughout the season; the Tigers have never lost more than two games in a row this year—an impressive feat over the course of 63 games. Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al, 20 June 2022 Eleanor finds solace in the company of like-minded women when Franklin’s marital indiscretions come to light. Washington Post, 8 May 2022 His eldest daughter decided to continue school online after weeks of trying to return to the classroom, and the youngest attends in person but finds solace in imagining what her future holds after graduation. Miriam Marini, Detroit Free Press, 29 Mar. 2022 Over a recording of Verdi’s choral masterpiece, his video camera roams through cemeteries and finds solace that flowers, trees and grasses of the commonest varieties are in bloom. Richard B. Woodward, WSJ, 12 Mar. 2022 At times, especially once Jéremie finds solace in his mother’s orbit, the film feels like an attempt to reclaim a sentimental vulnerability that has, perhaps, fallen out of fashion, out of time. Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 1 Mar. 2022 In childhood, Andrea finds solace in her first love, a baby blanket. Doug George, chicagotribune.com, 28 Dec. 2021 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun and Verb

Middle English solas, from Anglo-French, from Latin solacium, from solari to console

First Known Use

Verb

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of solace was in the 13th century

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