noun
Uncommon
solace
SOL-ihs
Solace (noun) means Comfort received during a time of grief, loneliness, or distress. Example: “She found solace in long walks after the funeral.”
noun
1
Comfort received during a time of grief, loneliness, or distress.
"She found solace in long walks after the funeral."
"His letters were a great solace to her during the war."
verb
1
To comfort or console someone.
"Nothing could solace him after the loss of his dog."
How to use solace
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishComfort that eases pain or sadness, or the act of giving that comfort.
Common pairings
find solace in
a source of solace
solace for grief
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Word forms
- Plural
- solaces
- Third person singular
- solaces
- Past tense
- solaced
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Etymology
From Old French solas, from Latin sōlācium ("consolation").
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What does “solace” mean?
The word “solace” means comfort received during a time of grief, loneliness, or distress. In plain terms, comfort that eases pain or sadness, or the act of giving that comfort.
How do you pronounce “solace”?
“Solace” is pronounced SOL-ihs (/ˈsɑ.lɪs/ in IPA).
How do you use “solace” in a sentence?
Here is “solace” used in a sentence: “She found solace in long walks after the funeral.”
What part of speech is “solace”?
Depending on how it is used, “solace” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “solace” come from?
The word “solace” comes from Latin. From Old French solas, from Latin sōlācium ("consolation").
Is “solace” a common word?
“Solace” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “solace” have?
“Solace” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: comfort received during a time of grief, loneliness, or distress.
