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solemn
[ sol-uhm ]
adjective
- grave, sober, or mirthless, as a person, the face, speech, tone, or mood:
solemn remarks.
Antonyms: humorous
- gravely or somberly impressive; causing serious thoughts or a grave mood:
solemn music.
Synonyms: stately, imposing, august
Antonyms: trivial
- serious or earnest:
solemn assurances.
- characterized by dignified or serious formality, as proceedings; of a formal or ceremonious character:
a solemn occasion.
Synonyms: ceremonial, ritual
- made in due legal or other express form, as a declaration or agreement:
a solemn oath.
- marked or observed with religious rites; having a religious character:
a solemn holy day.
Synonyms: sacred, devotional
- uttered, prescribed, or made according to religious forms:
a solemn ban on sacrifice.
solemn
/ ˈsɒləm /
adjective
- characterized or marked by seriousness or sincerity
a solemn vow
- characterized by pomp, ceremony, or formality
- serious, glum, or pompous
- inspiring awe
a solemn occasion
- performed with religious ceremony
- gloomy or sombre
solemn colours
Derived Forms
- ˈsolemnness, noun
- ˈsolemnly, adverb
Other Words From
- sol·emn·ly adverb
- sol·emn·ness noun
- o·ver·sol·emn adjective
- o·ver·sol·emn·ness noun
- sem·i·sol·emn adjective
- sem·i·sol·emn·ness noun
- su·per·sol·emn adjective
- su·per·sol·emn·ness noun
- un·sol·emn adjective
- un·sol·emn·ness noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of solemn1
Word History and Origins
Origin of solemn1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Making the role his own with his distinctive blend of solemn gravity and ironic urbanity, Parsons is the standout in the cast.
"Everybody in The Valley, all the youths, they're very upset. It's very solemn."
Taylor Hoover’s father Darin Hoover shared that his family “asked the Trump team to take the videos” and that the event was “solemn” and respectful.
Before the burial, a "lovely" and "solemn" ceremony was held in which Send In The Clowns – written for Johns by legendary composer Stephen Sondheim – was played, said Chris Owen, minister of the chapel.
Gomez, solemn and low-key — who one could not have foreseen becoming the fulcrum in a May-December comedy trio — provides the perfect balance.
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