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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

   Scrabble Points: 8

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   The meaning of SOLEMN is very serious or formal. How to use solemn in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Solemn.

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   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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   SOLEMN meaning: 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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   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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   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.

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   Definition of solemn adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   What does the adjective solemn mean? There are 20 meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective solemn, six of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. solemn has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.