solace

 
Pronunciation: /ˈsɒlɪs/

noun

[mass noun]
  • comfort or consolation in a time of great distress or sadness: she sought solace in her religion

verb

[with object]
  • give solace to: the soundlessness of nature impressed and solaced her

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French solas (noun), solacier (verb), based on Latin solari 'to console'