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Solace

Solace Meaning & Definition
Solace Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Solace?

[n] the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction; "his presence was a consolation to her"
[n] the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment; "second place was no consolation to him"
[n] comfort in disappointment or misery
[v] give moral or emotional strength to

Synonyms | Synonyms for Solace: comfort | comfort | consolation | consolation | console | solacement | solacement | soothe

Related Terms | Find terms related to Solace:

See Also | allay | bright side | calm | calm down | cold comfort | comfort | comfort | comfortableness | ease | lull | ministration | quiet | quieten | relief | relieve | silver lining | still | succor | succour | tranquilize | tranquillise | tranquillize

Solace In Webster's Dictionary

\Sol"ace\, n. [OF. solas, ssoulaz, L. solacium, solatium, fr. solari to comfort, console. Cf. {Console}, v. t.] 1. Comfort in grief; alleviation of grief or anxiety; also, that which relieves in distress; that which cheers or consoles; relief. In business of mirth and of solace. --Chaucer. The proper solaces of age are not music and compliments, but wisdom and devotion. --Rambler. 2. Rest; relaxation; ease. [Obs.] To make his steed some solace. --Chaucer. Syn: Comfort; consolation; alleviation; relief.
\Sol"ace\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Solaced}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Solacing}.] [OF. solacier, soulacier, F. solacier, LL. solatiare. See {Solace}, n.] 1. To cheer in grief or under calamity; to comfort; to relieve in affliction, solitude, or discomfort; to console; -- applied to persons; as, to solace one with the hope of future reward. 2. To allay; to assuage; to soothe; as, to solace grief. Syn: To comfort; assuage; allay. See {Comfort}.
\Sol"ace\, v. i. To take comfort; to be cheered. --Shak.

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