Word
solace
Phoneticsso·lace, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈsɑɫəs/
UK/sˈɒlɪs/
Uncountable noun
Definition
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'.
Examples
“She found solace in her garden after a long day.”
“During the long winter months, he took solace in the quiet routine of his morning coffee and a book.”
“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.”
Examples
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.”
Usage
Commonly paired with the preposition 'in' ('solace in something').
Real-World Examples
“There is solace in art; here are ways to describe the incomprehensible; here is, if not your memory, at least my record.” “Wolves created no further chances, but could take solace from the performance of the full-back Tchatchoua, who looked impactful at both ends, while Mateus Mané was dominant on the left.” Etymology
From Old French solas, from Latin sōlācium (“consolation”), root from Proto-Indo-European *selh₂- (“mercy, comfort”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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