Surcease Meaning in English
word
ˌsɝˈsis
ser-SEES
sˈɜːsiːs
sur-SEES
Definition
A formal or literary word meaning a pause, ending, or stopping of something, especially something ongoing or unpleasant.
Usage & Nuances
Highly formal and rarely used in modern spoken English; typically appears in poetry, literature, or archaic contexts. Often used with 'of' (e.g., 'surcease of pain'). Not interchangeable with casual words like 'stop' or 'end.'
Spanish: cesar - cese (literario)Portuguese (BR): cessar - interrupção (literário)Portuguese (PT): cessar - interrupção (literário)Chinese (Simplified): 停止 (文言) - 止息Chinese (Traditional): 停止 (文言) - 止息Hindi: समाप्ति (पुरातन/काव्यात्मक)Arabic: تَوَقُّف (أدبي/قديم)Bengali: সমাপ্তি - বিরতি (বিস্ময়কর বা চলমান কিছুর)Russian: прекращение - перерыв (поэтизм)Japanese: 終止（ちゅうし） - 終焉（しゅうえん）（文学的）Vietnamese: sự chấm dứt - sự ngơi nghỉ (văn chương)Korean: 중지 - 휴지 (문학적 표현)Turkish: sona erme - ara verme (edebi)Urdu: اختتام - توقف (ادبی)Indonesian: penghentian - jeda (puitis/kiasan)
Example Sentences
After many years of war, the people finally found surcease.
basic
The poem speaks of hope and surcease from sorrow.
basic
He prayed for surcease of his suffering.
basic
The night offered no surcease from her worries.
natural
They searched for surcease, but the pain lingered on.
natural
Even silence brought no surcease to his restless mind.
natural