solace
solace
nounDefinition of SOLACE
1
a feeling of ease from grief or trouble <the kind words brought a little solace to the grieving widow>
Related Words encouragement, inspiration, uplift; assurance, reassurance; alleviation, assuagement, mitigation; contentment, gladness, happiness; commiseration, empathy, sympathy; aid, assistance, help, succor
2
the giving of hope and strength in times of grief, distress, or suffering <the selfless solace of the sick by the workers at the hospice>
Related Words commiseration, compassion, condolence, feeling, sympathy; counseling (or counselling); humanity, kindheartedness, kindliness, kindness, mercy, pity
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