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Synonyms for solace

Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : sol-is
Phonetic Transcription : ˈsɒl ɪs

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Définition of solace

Origin :
  • "comfort in grief, consolation," late 13c., from Old French solaz "pleasure, entertainment, enjoyment; solace, comfort," from Latin solacium "a soothing, assuaging; comfort, consolation," from solatus, past participle of solari "to console, soothe," from PIE *sol-a-, suffixed form of root *sele- "of good mood; to favor" (cf. Old English gesælig "happy;" see silly). Adjectival form solacious is attested 16c.-17c.
  • noun comfort, peace
  • verb give comfort, peace
Example sentences :
  • And what do you propose to give him in exchange for the solace that you take away?
  • Extract from : « Earth's Holocaust (From "Mosses From An Old Manse") » by Nathaniel Hawthorne
  • You will find in this draught a solace for all your troubles.
  • Extract from : « Tanglewood Tales » by Nathaniel Hawthorne
  • But it brought no solace to the mind of the weak, hard-hearted, and guilty son.
  • Extract from : « Salted With Fire » by George MacDonald
  • As it was, he not only bore it all joyfully but found in it solace and support. '
  • Extract from : « Father Sergius » by Leo Tolstoy
  • When alone, they solace themselves with the remembered image of the other.
  • Extract from : « Essays, First Series » by Ralph Waldo Emerson
  • But the writings of Brougham do not sell; he lacks even the solace of Bolingbroke.
  • Extract from : « Leading Articles on Various Subjects » by Hugh Miller
  • The idea, morbid as it might be, brought him solace this time.
  • Extract from : « The Shadow of a Crime » by Hall Caine
  • I thought you might wish to take the solace of religion to a dying man—Garth is dying.
  • Extract from : « The Shadow of a Crime » by Hall Caine
  • Death had its solace; but there was no comfort for death in life.
  • Extract from : « A Son of Hagar » by Sir Hall Caine
  • And what solace would it be then that the same suit would be worn by the impostor also?
  • Extract from : « A Son of Hagar » by Sir Hall Caine

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