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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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   1. : marked by the invocation of a religious sanction. a solemn oath. 2. : marked by the observance of established form or ceremony. specifically : celebrated with full liturgical ceremony. 3. a. : awe-inspiring : sublime. solemn beauty. b. : marked by grave sedateness and earnest sobriety. a solemn gathering. c. : somber, gloomy.

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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 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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   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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   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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   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. Serious or grave. A solemn face.

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    SOLEMN meaning: 1 : very serious or formal in manner, behavior, or expression; 2 : sad and serious.

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    SOLEMN definition: 1. serious or sad: 2. A solemn promise, warning, etc is serious and sincere.. Learn more.