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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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSOLEMN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Solemn means serious and without any humour, or an agreement that you make in a serious way and expect to keep. Learn more about the word, its usage and related terms with Cambridge Dictionary.

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     SOLEMN translate: 庄严的，严肃的. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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     SOLEMN meaning: 1. serious and without any humour: 2. an...

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   Learn the meaning of solemn, an adjective that describes something serious, dignified, or awe-inspiring. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of solemn.

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   Solemn means grave, sober, or mirthless, or causing serious thoughts or a grave mood. It can also mean formal, ceremonious, or religious. See the origin, synonyms, antonyms, and example sentences of solemn.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySOLEMN | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Solemn means serious and without any humor, or an agreement that you make in a serious way and expect to keep. Learn more about the word, its usage and related terms with Cambridge Dictionary.

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   Definitions of solemn. adjective. 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.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSOLEMN definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   6 meanings: 1. characterized or marked by seriousness or sincerity 2. characterized by pomp, ceremony, or formality 3. serious,.... Click for more definitions.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › solemnSolemn - definition of solemn by The Free Dictionary

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   Solemn means serious, dignified, or ceremonious. Find out the origin, usage, and examples of the word solemn, as well as related terms and translations.