'Solace' definitions:
Definition of 'solace'
(from WordNet)
noun
The comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment; "second place was no consolation to him" [syn: consolation, solace, solacement]
noun
Comfort in disappointment or misery [syn: solace, solacement]
noun
The act of consoling; giving relief in affliction; "his presence was a consolation to her" [syn: consolation, comfort, solace]
verb
Definition of 'Solace'
From: GCIDE
- Solace \Sol"ace\, n. [OF. solas, ssoulaz, L. solacium, solatium, fr. solari to comfort, console. Cf. Console, v. t.]
- 1. Comfort in grief; alleviation of grief or anxiety; also, that which relieves in distress; that which cheers or consoles; relief. [1913 Webster]
- In business of mirth and of solace. --Chaucer. [1913 Webster]
- The proper solaces of age are not music and compliments, but wisdom and devotion. --Rambler. [1913 Webster]
- 2. Rest; relaxation; ease. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
- To make his steed some solace. --Chaucer. [1913 Webster]
- Syn: Comfort; consolation; alleviation; relief. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Solace'
From: GCIDE
- Solace \Sol"ace\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Solaced; p. pr. & vb. n. Solacing.] [OF. solacier, soulacier, F. solacier, LL. solatiare. See Solace, n.]
- 1. 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. [1913 Webster]
- 2. To allay; to assuage; to soothe; as, to solace grief. [1913 Webster]
- Syn: To comfort; assuage; allay. See Comfort. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Solace'
From: GCIDE
- Solace \Sol"ace\, v. i. To take comfort; to be cheered. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'solace'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- aid and comfort,
- allay,
- alleviate,
- ameliorate,
- amuse,
- amusement,
- assuage,
- assurance,
- assure,
- balm,
- bear up,
- beguile,
- buck up,
- cheer,
- cheer up,
- comfort,
- condole,
- condole with,
- condolence,
- consolation,
- console,
- convulse,
- delight,
- diversion,
- divert,
- divertisement,
- divertissement,
- ease,
- easement,
- encourage,
- encouragement,
- enjoyment,
- enliven,
- entertain,
- entertainment,
- exhilarate,
- fracture one,
- give comfort,
- hearten,
- help,
- kill,
- knock dead,
- loosen up,
- mirth,
- mitigate,
- passe-temps,
- pastime,
- pleasure,
- put at ease,
- raise a laugh,
- raise a smile,
- reassurance,
- reassure,
- recreate,
- recreation,
- refresh,
- regale,
- regalement,
- relax,
- relaxation,
- relief,
- relieve,
- set at ease,
- shred of comfort,
- slay,
- solacement,
- soothe,
- succor,
- support,
- sympathize with,
- sympathy,
- tickle,
- titillate,
- upraise,
- wow