solaced

Variant of solace

solace definition

sol·ace (säl′is)

noun

  1. an easing of grief, loneliness, discomfort, etc.
  2. something that eases or relieves; comfort; consolation; relief
Also solacement sol′·ace·ment (-mənt)

Etymology: ME < OFr solaz < L solacium < solari, to comfort < IE base *sel-, favorable, in good spirits > silly

transitive verb solaced -·aced, solacing -·ac·ing

  1. to give solace to; comfort; console
  2. to lessen or allay (grief, sorrow, etc.)

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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