I. ˈsälə̇s sometimes ˈsōl- noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English solas, from Old French, from Latin solacium, solatium from solari to console, comfort — more at silly
1. : comfort in grief : alleviation of grief or anxiety
seek solace in company
give solace to a friend
2.
a. obsolete : recreation
b. : an offsetting diversion
3. : something that gives solace : a source of relief or consolation
books were his only solace
4. archaic : a penalty imposed on a member by a printer's chapel for a breach of the rules
II. verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Middle English solacen, from Old French solacier, from Late Latin solaciare, from Latin solacium comfort, solace
transitive verb
1. : to give comfort to in grief or misfortune : console
2.
a. : to make (as a place) cheerful
b. : to give (as oneself) diversion : entertain , amuse
3. : allay , assuage , soothe
solace grief
4. archaic : to impose a solace on (a member of a printers' chapel)
intransitive verb
obsolete : to take or give solace or comfort or diversion
Synonyms: see comfort