solace

/ˈsɑləs/

/ˈsɒləs/

Other forms: solaced; solacing; solaces

If something eases your disappointment or grief, consider it a solace. If you're sad, you might find solace in music or in talking to your friends.

It is no surprise that consolation and solace are similar in meaning as they share a root in the Latin verb sōlārī, "to comfort." In fact, solace and consolation are synonyms meaning "relief from grief or disappointment." When you go to sleepaway camp, your parents will miss you, but they'll find solace in knowing that you are having fun.

Definitions of solace

1. noun

   comfort offered to one who is disappointed or miserable
   synonyms: solacement

   type of:

   comfort, comfortableness

   a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
2. noun

   the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
   synonyms: consolation, solacement

   types:

   cold comfort

   very limited consolation or empathy

   bright side, silver lining

   a consoling aspect of a difficult situation

   type of:

   comfort

   a feeling of freedom from worry or disappointment
3. noun

   the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction
   synonyms: comfort, consolation

   type of:

   ministration, relief, succor, succour

   assistance in time of difficulty
4. verb

   give moral or emotional strength to
   synonyms: comfort, console, soothe

   types:

   calm, calm down, lull, quiet, quieten, still, tranquilize, tranquillise, tranquillize

   make calm or still

   allay, ease, relieve, still

   lessen the intensity of or calm

   lull

   calm by deception

   compose

   calm (someone, especially oneself); make quiet

   appease, assuage, conciliate, gentle, gruntle, lenify, mollify, pacify, placate

   cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

   assure, reassure

   cause to feel sure; give reassurance to

   abreact

   discharge bad feelings or tension through verbalization