solace
1so·lace
verb \ˈsä-ləs also ˈsō-\so·lacedso·lac·ing
Definition of SOLACE
transitive verb
1
: to give comfort to in grief or misfortune : console
2
a : to make cheerful b : amuse
— so·lace·ment \-mənt\ noun
— so·lac·er noun
Examples of SOLACE
- <counselors did their best to solace the bereaved children>
- <I solaced myself with a book while I waited for the bus.>
- Solaced by an abundance of whisky, champagne and cigars, he always bounced back, restoring and recreating himself through intensely active immersion in one or another of his varied interests … —Robert Kuttner, New York Times Book Review, 23 Oct. 1988
- In this deplorable state, I contrived to do, what I take to have been, three Objective things. I got Mr. Franklin his sherry; I retired to my own room; and I solaced myself with the most composing pipe of tobacco I ever remember to have smoked in my life. —Wilkie Collins, The Moonstone, 1868
- … and it was settled that Mr. Jones should be sent for early in the morning if Miss Bennet were not decidedly better. Bingley was quite uncomfortable; his sisters declared that they were miserable. They solaced their wretchedness, however, by duets after supper … —Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice, 1813
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Origin of SOLACE
(see 2solace)
First Known Use: 13th century
Related to SOLACE
Related Words: commiserate, condole, empathize, sympathize; boost, buoy (up), elevate, lift, uplift; allay, alleviate, assuage, relieve; calm, quiet, relax, tranquilize (also tranquillize)
Near Antonyms: demoralize, discourage, dishearten; fret, upset, worry; aggravate, intensify, worsen; annoy, irk, irritate; harass, pester
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