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   solemn

   /ˈsɒləm/

   adjective

   • 1. formal and dignified: "a solemn procession" Similar dignifiedceremoniousceremonialstatelycourtlymajesticimposingimpressiveawe-inspiringportentoussplendidmagnificentgrandimportantaugustformalOpposite frivolous
   • ▪ not cheerful or smiling; serious: "Tim looked very solemn" Similar seriousearnestgravesobersombreunsmilingpoker-facedsterngrimdourhumourlessglumgloomymoodystony-facedthoughtfulpreoccupieddeep in thoughtpensivemeditativeruminativecontemplativeintrospectivestaidsedatestudiousbookishowlishOpposite light-hearted
   • 2. characterized by deep sincerity: "he swore a solemn oath to keep faith" Similar sincereearnesthonestgenuinefirmcommittedunconditionalheartfeltwholeheartedswornformalOpposite insincere

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘associated with religious rites’): from Old French solemne, from Latin sollemnis ‘customary, celebrated at a fixed date’, from sollus ‘entire’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. solemnness noun

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   Learn the meaning of solemn, an adjective that describes something serious, dignified, or awe-inspiring. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of solemn.

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   Solemn means serious and without any humour, or an agreement that you make in a serious way and expect to keep. Learn more about the word, its usage and related terms from Cambridge Dictionary.

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   Solemn definition: grave, sober, or mirthless, as a person, the face, speech, tone, or mood. See examples of SOLEMN used in a sentence.

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   Solemn means serious and without any humor, or an agreement that you make in a serious way and expect to keep. Learn more about the word, its usage and related terms with Cambridge Dictionary.

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   What is another word for solemn?

   • Other forms: solemnest; solemner If you’ve ever attended a funeral, you were probably struck by how quiet, earnest, and solemn the mood was. You can use the word solemn to describe anything that's really serious and dignified. The adjective solemn comes from the Latin sollemnis, which means formal or ceremonial.

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   What is a solemn promise?

   • A solemn promise or agreement is one that you make in a very formal, sincere way. ...a solemn pledge that he would never remarry. I was solemnly informed that the funeral would take place the next day. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Collins English Dictionary.

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   What does solemn mean in a sentence?

   • Please advise the surrender as soon as possible in order to give due and solemn publicity to the event. The upraised hand, the potent silence, the solemn gaze of a hundred eyes was too much for the old man to bear. Solemn definition: grave, sober, or mirthless, as a person, the face, speech, tone, or mood. See examples of SOLEMN used in a sentence.

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   What does Solene mean?

   • solene… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! SOLEMN definition: 1. serious and without any humour: 2. an agreement that you make in a serious way and expect to…. Learn more.

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   dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises. “a solemn promise”. “the judge was solemn as he pronounced sentence”. synonyms: grave, sedate, sober. serious. concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities. adjective.

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   characterized or marked by seriousness or sincerity. a solemn vow. 2. characterized by pomp, ceremony, or formality. 3. serious, glum, or pompous. 4. inspiring awe. a solemn occasion.

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    Solemn means not happy or smiling, or done, said, etc. in a very serious and sincere way. It can also describe a religious ceremony or formal occasion. See synonyms, pronunciation, pictures and usage notes.