Solace

/ˈsɒl.ɪs/

Meaning & Definition

noun

Comfort or consolation in a time of grief or loneliness.

She found solace in the quiet of the forest after the loss of her dog.

Something that gives comfort or relief.

Reading poetry provided him solace during difficult times.

verb

To comfort or console someone in grief or distress.

He tried to solace her after she received the bad news.

To soothe or relieve.

The warm tea helped to solace her aching throat.

Late Middle English: from Old French 'solace', from Latin 'solacium', from 'solari' which means to soothe.

in solace

In a state of comfort or consolation.

to seek solace

To look for comfort or consolation in a difficult situation.

solace in silence

Finding comfort in quietness or solitude.

console

To comfort someone in their grief or disappointment.

solacium

A Roman term referring to consolation or comfort.

solitariness

The state of being solitary or alone.

Chill

After a long week, I just want to chill and find some solace.

Zone out

I like to zone out in nature; it gives me solace.