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solemnity
[ suh-lem-ni-tee ]
noun
- the state or character of being solemn; earnestness; gravity; impressiveness:
the solemnity of a state funeral.
- Often solemnities. a solemn observance, ceremonial proceeding, or special formality:
the solemnities of Easter.
- Law. a formality that renders an act or document valid.
solemnity
/ səˈlɛmnɪtɪ /
noun
- the state or quality of being solemn
- often plural solemn ceremony, observance, celebration, etc
- law a formality necessary to validate a deed, act, contract, etc
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Other Words From
- over·so·lemni·ty noun
- semi·so·lemni·ty noun
- super·so·lemni·ty noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of solemnity1
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Example Sentences
Ghusul is a ritual cleansing from head to toe, in this instance performed with all the solemnity of a trip to a water park.
The Roman Catholic Church refers to it as the “Solemnity of All Saints.”
He conducts this ceremony with the greatest solemnity, occasionally pronouncing these incantatory words, "Plate or shell, sah?"
The Briton, holding the documents in a pudgy hand, looked at the swift-gestured director with portentous solemnity.
Alfaretta's face assumed a look of great solemnity and a shiver of real fear ran over her.
It is a part of religious worship, and claims that solemnity of mind that is due to every religious service.
All things that could give solemnity to an observance unite to invest this with a devout character.
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