Word meaning
solace
noun · SOL-is
What does solace mean?
Solace means comfort or consolation in a time of distress.
Solace in a sentence
“She found solace in long walks by the sea.”
Synonyms for solace
- comfort
- consolation
- relief
Where does solace come from?
From Latin solacium, "comfort."
How to remember solace
- Say it out loud a few times: SOL-is.
- Write one sentence of your own using solace, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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