Solaced: meaning, definitions and examples
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solaced
[ ˈsɒlɪst ]
providing comfort
To solace someone is to provide them with comfort or consolation in times of sadness or distress. This act can involve verbal support or physical presence to ease their suffering.
Synonyms
comfort, console, reassure, soothe.
Examples of usage
- She solaced her friend after the loss of his pet.
- He sought to solace her with kind words.
- Reading can often solace troubled minds.
- The community came together to solace those affected by the tragedy.
Translations
Translations of the word "solaced" in other languages:
🇵🇹 consolado
🇮🇳 सांत्वना दी
🇩🇪 getröstet
🇮🇩 dihibur
🇺🇦 втішений
🇵🇱 pocieszony
🇯🇵 慰められた
🇫🇷 réconforté
🇪🇸 consolado
🇹🇷 teselli edilmiş
🇰🇷 위로받은
🇸🇦 مُعزّى
🇨🇿 utěšený
🇸🇰 utešený
🇨🇳 安慰的
🇸🇮 tolažen
🇮🇸 huggun
🇰🇿 жұбатылған
🇬🇪 დამშვიდებული
🇦🇿 təskinləşdirilmiş
🇲🇽 consolado
Etymology
The word 'solace' originates from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'solas', which means comfort or consolation. This, in turn, can be traced back to the Latin 'solacium', which denotes relief or comfort. The roots suggest a strong connection to alleviating pain or distress, reflecting the emotional aspect of the act of comforting. Over time, the meaning has evolved and can now describe both actions taken to alleviate someone’s sadness as well as the feeling of relief itself. The usage of 'solace' has remained consistent throughout its history, often pertaining to emotional support during difficult times.