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solace

nounHigh-frequency wordMore S words

comfort or consolation in a time of distress

Word origin: From Latin solari, to console.

In a sentence

Solace in a sentence

Here are example sentences showing solace in a sentence.

She found solace in music after the loss.

In the months after the loss, she found her only solace in the routine of long solitary walks.

Synonyms
comfortconsolationrelief
Antonyms
distresstorment
Usage & nuance

Using “solace” well

Solace is comfort or consolation given in a time of grief or distress. It functions as both noun and verb, as in to solace the bereaved.

Common questions

Questions about “solace

Solace (noun) means comfort or consolation in a time of distress
Here is solace used in an example sentence: "She found solace in music after the loss." Another example: "In the months after the loss, she found her only solace in the routine of long solitary walks."
Common synonyms for solace include comfort, consolation, relief.
Antonyms of solace include distress, torment.
Clusters with comfort, consolation, and relief in Sentence Equivalence. Its antonyms distress and torment mark the opposite, anguished pole.
Yes. Solace is a high-frequency GRE word, so it is worth prioritising as you build your vocabulary.

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