Definitions for solaces

solaces sol·ace

Spelling: [sol-is]
IPA: /ˈsɒl ɪs/

Solaces is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 186 anagrams from letters in solaces (aceloss).

Definitions for solaces

noun

  1. comfort in sorrow, misfortune, or trouble; alleviation of distress or discomfort.
  2. something that gives comfort, consolation, or relief:

verb (used with object)

  1. to comfort, console, or cheer (a person, oneself, the heart, etc.).
  2. to alleviate or relieve (sorrow, distress, etc.).

Origin of solaces

1250-1300; Middle English solas Old French Latin sōlācium, equivalent to sōl(ārī) to comfort + -āc- adj. suffix + -ium -ium

Examples for solaces

The CDC, Fort Benning, and the solace of the prison all fail to give him the comfort of the past.

We pray that solace is found in the idea that Marlise Munoz is now at peace and her family may finally begin the mourning process.

When alone, they solace themselves with the remembered image of the other.

You will find in this draught a solace for all your troubles.

Doc Severinsen, when he retired from The Tonight Show, came for solace and relaxation and got that and much more.

Then he probably felt refuge and solace in someone who thinks that everything is wonderful and totally OK to do in this world.

As it was, he not only bore it all joyfully but found in it solace and support. '

But it brought no solace to the mind of the weak, hard-hearted, and guilty son.

And what do you propose to give him in exchange for the solace that you take away?

That had to give them an enormous reservoir of moral strength and solace.

Word Value for solaces
Scrable

8

Words with friends

10

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