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solemn
[sol-uhm]
adjective
grave, sober, or mirthless, as a person, the face, speech, tone, or mood.
solemn remarks.
Synonyms: ,Antonyms:gravely or somberly impressive; causing serious thoughts or a grave mood.
solemn music.
Synonyms: , ,Antonyms:serious or earnest.
solemn assurances.
characterized by dignified or serious formality, as proceedings; of a formal or ceremonious character.
a solemn occasion.
Synonyms: ,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: ,uttered, prescribed, or made according to religious forms.
a solemn ban on sacrifice.
solemn
/ ˈɒə /
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
Other Word Forms
- solemnly adverb
- solemnness noun
- oversolemn adjective
- oversolemnness noun
- semisolemn adjective
- semisolemnness noun
- supersolemn adjective
- supersolemnness noun
- unsolemn adjective
- unsolemnness noun
- ˈDZԲԱ noun
- ˈDZԱ adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of solemn1
Word History and Origins
Origin of solemn1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
“This heartbreaking loss is a solemn reminder of the risk officers take every day when protecting their community,” McDonnell said in a statement.
Be solemn when it’s a day for mourning.
I love the open of our show because it’s sets just the right tone so solemn and self important and and also vicious towards me.
He wears a large cross around his neck, and has his finger held up, with a solemn facial expression.
A local festival not far from Shahid Rajee Port that was supposed to be a celebration spontaneously turned into a solemn occasion for remembering the dead and praying for the injured.
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