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solace

noun · verb

Simple meaning

Comfort or consolation in a time of loneliness or distress.

Pronunciation

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sahluhs

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈsɑləs

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Definition

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noun

  1. Comfort or consolation in a time of loneliness or distress.

  2. A source of comfort or consolation.

verb

  1. Give moral or emotional strength to

  2. intransitive

    To take comfort; to be cheered.

  3. transitive

    To allay or assuage.

  4. transitive

    To give solace to; comfort; cheer; console.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C2 · Proficient
Frequency
Uncommon
Typical Use
Primarily written

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This meaning: Comfort or consolation in a time of loneliness or distress.

Used this way, solace is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly unfavourable pull. It sounds natural in ordinary conversation and in expressive writing alike.

Emotional tone
Negative
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Moderate
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Serious and weighty
Usage feel
Everyday but emotionally strong

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