Definition of Solace

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Solace

Comfort in grief; alleviation of grief or anxiety; also, that which relieves in distress; that which cheers or consoles; relief.

Rest; relaxation; ease.

To cheer in grief or under calamity; to comfort; to relieve in affliction, solitude, or discomfort; to console; -- applied to persons; as, to solace one with the hope of future reward.

To allay; to assuage; to soothe; as, to solace grief.

To take comfort; to be cheered.

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Solace Quotations

Is solace anywhere more comforting than that in the arms of a sister.
Alice Walker

Nonetheless, do I have respect for people who believe in the hereafter? Of course I do. I might add, perhaps even a touch of envy too, because of the solace.
Studs Terkel

If solace is any sort of succor to someone, that is sufficient. I believe in the faith of people, whatever faith they may have.
Studs Terkel

Writing is the supreme solace.
W. Somerset Maugham

I don't consider myself to be a major talent, so the only solace I can take is to hope I'm growing.
Paul Simon

My parents wanted me to solace them for sorrows they denied having had.
Mason Cooley

As years passed away I have formed the habit of looking back upon that former self as upon another person, the remembrance of whose emotions has been a solace in adversity and added zest to the enjoyment of prosperity.
Simon Newcomb

I took solace in my relationship with God who, along with my dog, was my best friend growing up.
Lisa Bonet

You can talk about movies all you want, but I have this porcelain fetish. I've had it since I was a kid, because there were so many kids in my family, the only place I had any solace was in the bathroom.
Linda Fiorentino

Books are a real solace, friendships are good but action is better than all.
John Burns

Solace Translations

solace in Italian is consolare
solace in Latin is levatio, levamen
solace in Spanish is consolar

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