C1nounformalemotions
US/ˈsɑː.ləs/
UK/ˈsɒl.əs/
comfort that makes you feel better when you are sad or worried
In context
After her father died, she found solace in music and long walks.
Many lonely older people take solace in the company of a pet.
The only solace for the fans was that the team played bravely.
Words that go with solace
verb + noun
- find solaceHe found solace in his work after the divorce.
- take solaceWe can take solace in the fact that nobody was hurt.
- seek solaceSome people seek solace in religion during hard times.
noun + preposition
- source of solaceHer friends were a great source of solace.
- solace inShe found little solace in his apology.