# solace

/ˈsɑɫəs/ (US) · /sˈɒlɪs/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/solace
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

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

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