solacement

Meanings

• The act of providing comfort or relief, especially to someone who is distressed or in pain.

  - "She found solace in the warm embrace of her grandmother."
  - "The wounded soldier was given solacement in the form of painkillers and a warm blanket."

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Rhymes

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consolation , adulation , frustration , exasperation

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Homophones

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1. soliloquy
   

2. solution
   

3. solar
   

4. soluble
   

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Variants

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solace , solaced , solacement , solacements , solacer , solacers , solaces , solacing

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Forms

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solace (noun), solace (verb), solace (adjective), solace (adverb)

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Etymology

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From Old French solacement, from solacer 'comfort, console'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Comfort: A state of physical or emotional relief, where one feels at ease and free from distress or pain.

2. Relief: A feeling of being freed from a heavy burden, stress, or difficulty. Relief can come in many forms, including physical, emotional, or financial support.

3. Consolation: A feeling of comfort and support, often given to someone who is grieving or experiencing loss. Consolation can come in many forms, including words of encouragement, physical touch, or practical support.

4. Sympathy: A feeling of compassion and concern for another person's suffering or misfortune. Sympathy can be expressed through words, actions, or gestures, and can provide comfort and support to those who are grieving or experiencing loss.

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Quotes

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1. … and it was settled that Mr. Jones should be sent for early in the morning if Miss Bennet were not decidedly better. Bingley was quite uncomfortable; his sisters declared that they were miserable. They "solaced" their wretchedness, however, by duets after supper …

   - Jane Austen,{it}Pride and Prejudice{/it},1813

2. In this deplorable state, I contrived to do, what I take to have been, three Objective things. I got Mr. Franklin his sherry; I retired to my own room; and I "solaced" myself with the most composing pipe of tobacco I ever remember to have smoked in my life.

   - Wilkie Collins,{it}The Moonstone{/it},1868

3. "Solaced" by an abundance of whisky, champagne and cigars, he always bounced back, restoring and recreating himself through intensely active immersion in one or another of his varied interests …

   - Robert Kuttner,{it}New York Times Book Review{/it},23 Oct. 1988

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Culture

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Solace has been used extensively in literature, art, music, and other forms of expression. It is often used to describe the emotional and psychological relief that comes from finding comfort and support in difficult times.

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