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solace

n. uncountable
C1 Advanced US //ˈsɑɫəs// UK //sˈɒlɪs// so·lace

n. the comfort or peace you feel when you are sad or worried. You find this in things like music, nature, or talking to a friend.

n. comfort or consolation in a time of great distress or misfortune. Often used with the verbs 'find', 'seek', or 'take'.


SIMPLE

She found solace in her garden after a long day.

CONTEXTUAL

During the long winter months, he took solace in the quiet routine of his morning coffee and a book.

COMPLEX

The poet sought solace in the rugged landscapes of his youth, translating the harsh beauty of the moors into verses that offered similar comfort to his readers.

Synonyms
Origin

From Old French solas, from Latin sōlācium (“consolation”), root from Proto-Indo-European *selh₂- (“mercy, comfort”).

Usage

Commonly paired with the preposition 'in' ('solace in something').

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