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solemnly
[sol-uhm-lee]
adverb
in a grave, sober, or mirthless fashion.
She took me aside, solemnly laid her hand on my shoulder, and said, “You must keep all this going when I'm gone.”
in a gravely or somberly impressive manner; in a way that causes serious thoughts.
We are solemnly reminded by this week’s events just how prevalent domestic violence still is.
in a serious, earnest, formal, or ceremonious manner.
We watched the new doctors solemnly pledge to always be loyal to the welfare of the patients who come under their care.
in a way that is legally binding, as a declaration or agreement.
I do solemnly swear or affirm that I requested and returned the absentee ballot, and that I have not and will not vote more than one ballot in this election.
in a way that involves religious forms or rites.
The chapel was solemnly consecrated on the 25th of June, 1951.
Other Word Forms
- oversolemnly adverb
- semisolemnly adverb
- supersolemnly adverb
- unsolemnly adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of solemnly1
Example Sentences
Family, friends and locals stood solemnly and at times silently wept as law enforcement officials spoke of Riveros’ work and presence in the community.
Men I dated would meet the cat, and I would solemnly explain I wasn’t really a cat person.
A group of Ukrainian soldiers joined the march, solemnly parading a Ukrainian flag and wearing military uniform.
Standing next to him, Sullivan solemnly nodded his head.
She trailed in slowly, solemnly, heading straight for a visually impaired guest.
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Related Words
- earnestly
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