Dilaasa
दिलासा
dee-LAA-sah
Dilaasa (दिलासा) is a Hindi-origin word used in Indian English, meaning comfort or solace provided to someone in distress. In crosswords it is the 7-letter answer DILAASA (7).
Meaning & usage
Dilaasa refers to the emotional support or comfort given to someone who is experiencing distress or hardship. It embodies the idea of providing reassurance and solace, often in times of grief or difficulty. The term is commonly used in Hindi-speaking contexts to express empathy and compassion.
In a sentence
After the loss of her pet, her friends offered her dilaasa to help her cope with the grief.
Dilaasa as a crossword answer
Dilaasa is a 7-letter answer. A typical clue:
“Comfort or solace provided to someone in distress” (7)
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