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   Sol·emn

   /ˈsäləm/

   

   adjective

   • 1. formal and dignified: "a solemn procession" Similar dignifiedceremoniousceremonialstatelycourtlymajesticimposingimpressiveawe-inspiringportentoussplendidmagnificentgrandimportantaugustformalOpposite frivolous
   • ▪ not cheerful or smiling; serious: "Tim looked very solemn" Similar seriousearnestgravesobersomberunsmilingpoker-facedsterngrimdourhumorlessglumgloomymoodystony-facedthoughtfulpreoccupieddeep in thoughtpensivemeditativeruminativecontemplativeintrospectivestaidsedatestudiousbookishowlishOpposite lighthearted
   • ▪ 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 marked by the invocation of a religious sanction. How to use solemn in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Solemn.

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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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   Synonyms for SOLEMN: imposing, distinguished, dignified, decorous, aristocratic, staid, elegant, stately; Antonyms of SOLEMN: silly, frivolous, goofy, undignified, giddy, improper, coarse, crude.

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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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   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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   1. 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. 5. (Ecclesiastical Terms) performed with religious ceremony. 6. gloomy or sombre: solemn colours.

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   Definition of solemn adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and 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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    adjective. solemner, solemnest. Observed or done according to ritual or tradition. Webster's New World. Showing or behaving with dignified restraint or earnestness. American Heritage. Sacred in character. Webster's New World. Similar definitions.