Noun
solace
IPA /ˈsɒlɪs/
Comfort that helps you feel less sad or troubled during a painful or difficult time in your life.
See example sentence: solace
After a difficult week, she found solace in her garden.
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respite
IPA /ˈrɛspaɪt/
A short period of rest or relief from something tiring, difficult or unpleasant before it continues or returns.
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A quiet walk gave us some respite from the noisy house.
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