Solace
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Emotional Support
Use 'solace' to express finding relief from emotional distress. She found solace in her journal during the stressful times.
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Not Physical
'Solace' usually refers to emotional comfort, not physical help. Listening to music provided him solace, making him feel less lonely.
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Serious Contexts
Most appropriate in serious or reflective contexts, often related to loss or disappointment. After the divorce, she sought solace in her friends.