English vocabulary · B2
Solace
/ˈsoʊ.lɪs/ · n., v.
It means comfort you feel after something sad or hard. It helps you feel a little better.
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Example sentences
- She found solace in her old photos.
- Music gave him solace after a hard day.
Word origin and roots
from Latin
- sol — comfort (from Latin)
Synonyms and nuances
- COMFORT — warm feeling of relief (Warm & Personal)
- RELIEF — freedom from pain or worry (Pressure Released)
- CONSOLATION — comfort after a loss (Formal & After Loss)
Similar words
- comfort
- relief
- consolation
Lesson notes
Solace. It means comfort you feel after something sad or hard. It helps you feel a little better.
Similar words are comfort, relief, and consolation. Use solace when something sad happens and a person finds peace.
She found solace in her old photos. Music gave him solace after a hard day.
From Latin. Sol means comfort. A feeling of comfort given to a sad heart — that is solace.