Solacer: meaning, definitions and examples

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solacer

 

[ หˆsษ’lษ™sษ™(r) ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

comforting presence

A solacer is someone or something that provides comfort, consolation, or relief in times of distress or sadness. It can be a person, a pet, a favorite book, or even a piece of music that brings solace to someone in need.

Synonyms

comforter, consoler, soother.

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Word Description / Examples
solacer

Used to describe someone or something that provides comfort or relief from pain or distress. This term can also be more poetic or literary.

  • She found a solacer in her evening walks by the sea
comforter

Commonly used to describe a person who provides emotional comfort and support to someone in distress or sorrow. It can also refer to a warm blanket.

  • He acted as a comforter when she needed a friend the most
  • She snuggled into her comforter on the cold night
consoler

A person who actively provides consolation and sympathy to someone who is feeling sorrow or disappointment. It emphasizes verbal or emotional support.

  • As a consoler, he had a talent for knowing exactly what to say to ease her pain
soother

Describes something or someone that calms and reduces anxiety or agitation. Often used for physical comfort or to describe someone who calms a baby.

  • The gentle music served as a soother during her stressful day
  • The baby held tightly to her soother

Examples of usage

  • After the loss of her beloved grandmother, her dog became her solacer, providing her with unconditional love and comfort.
  • The sound of rain falling on the roof has always been a solacer for him, helping him relax and unwind.
Context #2 | Verb

to comfort or console

To solacer means to offer comfort, consolation, or relief to someone who is distressed or in sorrow. It involves providing emotional support, empathy, and understanding to help alleviate the pain or sadness of another person.

Synonyms

comfort, console, soothe.

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Word Description / Examples
solacer

This is a rare and old-fashioned term, typically used in poetic or literary contexts to describe someone or something that provides consolation or comfort during a time of sorrow or distress.

  • In his times of loneliness, she was his solacer, always there to lift his spirits.
comfort

This is a common word used in everyday language to describe actions or things that provide a sense of relief, reassurance, or well-being, especially during difficult times.

  • She found comfort in his words after a long, hard day.
  • The warm blanket provided comfort on the cold winter night.
console

This word is often used when someone is trying to alleviate another person's grief or disappointment. It implies a more direct effort to cheer someone up or reduce their sorrow, often through sympathetic talking and emotional support.

  • He tried to console her after she lost her job.
  • The mother consoled her crying child.
soothe

Use this term when describing actions that reduce pain, tension, or discomfort, often in a physical sense but also emotionally. It suggests a gentle, calming effect.

  • The gentle music helped to soothe her nerves.
  • The lotion is designed to soothe irritated skin.

Examples of usage

  • She solacered her friend who was going through a difficult breakup, listening attentively and offering words of encouragement.
  • His presence alone was enough to solacer her in her moments of grief, without the need for words.

Translations

Translations of the word "solacer" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น consolador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคพเค‚เคคเฅเคตเคจเคพ เคฆเฅ‡เคจเฅ‡ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Trostspender

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penghibur

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั‚ั–ัˆะธั‚ะตะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pocieszyciel

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ…ฐใ‚ใ‚‹่€…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท consolateur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ consolador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท teselli verici

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์œ„๋กœ์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู…ุนุฒูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ utฤ›ลกitel

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ uteลกiteฤพ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฎ‰ๆ…ฐ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tolaลพnik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ huggari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถาฑะฑะฐั‚ัƒัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒฃแƒ’แƒ”แƒจแƒ˜แƒก แƒ›แƒแƒ›แƒชแƒ”แƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™sษ™lliverici

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ consolador

Etymology

The word 'solacer' originated from the Latin word 'solacium', which means 'comfort' or 'consolation'. Over time, it evolved into 'solacer' in English, retaining its essence of providing solace to those in need. The concept of seeking solace has been a fundamental part of human nature, as finding comfort in times of distress is essential for emotional well-being.