solace solace /ˈsoʊlɪs/

noun

1. () The comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment  ( solacement , solace , consolation )
   the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
    Second place was no consolation to him
   second place was no consolation to him
   
   
2. The act of consoling; giving relief in affliction  ( consolation , solace , comfort )
   the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction
    His presence was a consolation to her
   his presence was a consolation to her
   
   
3. Comfort in disappointment or misery  ( solace , solacement )
   comfort in disappointment or misery
   

verb

1. () Give moral or emotional strength to  ( console , soothe , solace , comfort )
   give moral or emotional strength to
     His presence alone comforts me when I'm feeling down.
   His presence alone comforts me when I'm feeling down.