What does solace mean?
Solace means Comfort or consolation in a time of loneliness or distress..
Solace
/ˈsɒl.ɪs/ · noun
Meaning
Comfort or consolation in a time of loneliness or distress..
Definitions by Sense
- Comfort or consolation in a time of loneliness or distress.
- A source of comfort or consolation.
- (transitive) To give solace to; comfort; cheer; console.
- (transitive) To allay or assuage.
- (intransitive) To take comfort; to be cheered.
Example Sentences
You cannot put a monetary value on emotional solace.
September 25, 1750, Samuel Johnson, The Rambler The proper solaces of age are not music and compliments, but wisdom and devotion.
But one thing to reioyce and ſolace in, And cruell death hath catcht it from my ſight.
Synonyms for solace
Antonyms for solace
Related Words
Word Forms
- solaces
- solacing
- solaced
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for solace?
Common synonyms include comfort, consolation, relief, alleviation.
What is the opposite of solace?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use solace in a sentence?
You cannot put a monetary value on emotional solace.
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