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- [sol-is]
- /ˈsɒl ɪs/
- /ˈsɒl.ɪs/
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- [sol-is]
- /ˈsɒl ɪs/
Definitions of solace word
- noun solace comfort in sorrow, misfortune, or trouble; alleviation of distress or discomfort. 1
- noun solace something that gives comfort, consolation, or relief: The minister's visit was the dying man's only solace. 1
- verb with object solace to comfort, console, or cheer (a person, oneself, the heart, etc.). 1
- verb with object solace to alleviate or relieve (sorrow, distress, etc.). 1
- noun solace comfort, consolation 1
- noun solace source of comfort 1
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Origin of solace
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English solas < Old French < Latin sōlācium, equivalent to sōl(ārī) to comfort + -āc- adj. suffix + -ium -ium
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Parts of speech for Solace
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
solace popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
solace usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for solace
noun solace
- appeasement — Appeasement means giving people what they want to prevent them from harming you or being angry with you.
- balm — Balm is a sweet-smelling oil that is obtained from some tropical trees and used to make creams that heal wounds or reduce pain.
- buffoonery — Buffoonery is foolish behaviour that makes you laugh.
- cheerfulness — full of cheer; in good spirits: a cheerful person.
- cheer — When people cheer, they shout loudly to show their approval or to encourage someone who is doing something such as taking part in a game.
verb solace
- balmed — simple past tense and past participle of balm.
- beguile — If something beguiles you, you are charmed and attracted by it.
- brace up — to call forth one's courage, resolution, etc., as after defeat or disappointment
- bring to — If you bring someone to when they are unconscious, you make them become conscious again.
- come around — If someone comes around or comes round to your house, they call there to see you.
Antonyms for solace
verb solace
noun solace
- anguish — Anguish is great mental suffering or physical pain.
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