solace — comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɑːləs/
Korean meaning: 고통이나 슬픔을 달래주는 위안, 위로
Korean pronunciation: **솔**러스
Example Sentences
- After failing his driving test for the fifth time, he found solace in the fact that even celebrities fail sometimes.
- The bereaved family took solace in the warm condolences from their community.
- She found little solace in her mother's advice that 'there are plenty of fish in the sea' after her goldfish died.
solace
NOUN//ˈsɑːləs//
comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness
A friend provides solace through a comforting embrace during difficult times
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In a broken palace, she finds solace in her chalice
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Origin
From Old French 'solace' meaning comfort or relief, which derives from Latin 'solacium' meaning consolation, related to 'solari' meaning to comfort or soothe.
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“After failing his driving test for the fifth time, he found solace in the fact that even celebrities fail sometimes.”
“The bereaved family took solace in the warm condolences from their community.”
“She found little solace in her mother's advice that 'there are plenty of fish in the sea' after her goldfish died.”
“The old man sought solace in his garden, tending to his roses every morning.”
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