Definition
Definition of solacing - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
comfortingRare providing comfort or consolation in distressRare
- Her solacing words eased his worries.
- The solacing music calmed her nerves.
- His solacing presence was much appreciated.
Origin of solacing
Latin, solari (to comfort) + -ing (action)
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- French:réconfortant, ...
- German:tröstend, ...
- Italian:confortante, ...
- Spanish:reconfortante, ...
- Portuguese:confortante, ...
- Chinese:安慰的, ...
- Japanese:慰めの, ...
- Arabic:مريح, ...
- Hebrew:מְנַחֵם, ...
- Russian:утешительный, ...
- Ukrainian:втішний, ...
- Hindi:सांत्वनादायक, ...
Definition of solace - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
source of comfortsource of relief or consolation
- Music was his solace after a long day at work.
2.
emotional relieffeeling of comfort that reduces sadness
- Reading provided her solace from her worries.
Verb
1.
emotiontr. give comfort to someone in distresstr.
- She solaced her friend after the breakup.
2.
self-comfortintr. find comfort or cheer oneselfintr.
- After the loss, he solaced in music.
Origin of solace
Latin, solacium (comfort)
Examples of solace in a sentence
He found solace in the quiet of the countryside. He sought solace in the quiet of the forest. Music was her solace during tough times. He solaced the child with a gentle hug. Music solaced her during tough times. She solaced in painting during tough times.
He solaced himself with a good book.
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- French:réconfort, réconforter, ...
- German:Trost, trösten, ...
- Italian:consolazione, confortare, ...
- Spanish:alivio, consolar, ...
- Portuguese:alívio, confortar, ...
- Chinese:慰藉, 自我安慰, ...
- Japanese:慰め, 慰める, ...
- Arabic:عَزَاء, وَاسَى, ...
- Hebrew:נֶחָמָה, לְנַחֵם, ...
- Russian:утешение, утешать, ...
- Ukrainian:джерело втіхи, втішати, ...
- Hindi:सुकून, सांत्वना देना, ...
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