was wotd|2007|March|13
English
Etymology
From Old French solas, from L. solacium|s�l�cium "consolation"

Pronunciation
italbrac|RP IPA|/�s�.lɪs/
italbrac|US enPR|s�ʹlĭs, IPA|/�s��.lɪs/
audio|en-us-solace.ogg|Audio (US)
rhymes|�lɪs

Noun
en-noun

#comfort|Comfort or consolation in a time of distress.
#A source of comfort or consolation.
:You cannot put a monetary value on emotional solace. It is priceless, yet highly treasured by many.

Synonyms
comfort
consolation
relief
support

Derived terms
solaceful
solacement

Translations

Czech: út�cha f (1,2)
Dutch: troost
Finnish: lohtu
German: Trost m (1,2)
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Hungarian: vígasz
Scottish Gaelic: sòlas m
Swedish: tröst
Portuguese: Consolo

Verb
en-verb|solac|ing

1. To give solace to; comfort; cheer; console.
2. To allay or assuage.

Translations
Dutch: troosten
Finnish: lohduttaa
German: trösten (1)
Hungarian: vígasztalni
Swedish: trösta
Portuguese: Consolo

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