Yahoo Web Search

Search results

1. Dictionary

   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

   • S

     1

   • O

     1

   • L

     1

   • E

     1

   • M

     3

   • N

     1

   Powered by Oxford Dictionaries

   More definitions, origin and scrabble points

2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › solemnSolemn Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

   www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › solemn

   • Cached

   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.

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

   dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › english

   • Cached

   having or showing serious purpose and determination: He looked stern and solemn, and rarely spoke. The memorial was a very solemn occasion. solemnity. noun [ U ] us / səˈlem·nɪ·t̬i / There was an air of solemnity in the room. solemnly. adverb us / ˈsɑl·əm·li / Borden solemnly promised that he would take care of it.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › solemnSOLEMN Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

   www.dictionary.com › browse › solemn

   • Cached

   Solemn definition: grave, sober, or mirthless, as a person, the face, speech, tone, or mood. See examples of SOLEMN used in a sentence.

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

   dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionary

   • Cached

   SOLEMN meaning: 1. serious and without any humour: 2. an agreement that you make in a serious way and expect to…. Learn more.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › solemnSolemn - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

   www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › solemn

   The adjective solemn comes from the Latin sollemnis, which means formal or ceremonial. You can still use it to describe a ceremony or event, but it's also a good word for talking about someone who's serious and sincere and maybe lacks a sense of humor about certain things.

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

   www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english

   • Cached

   Someone or something that is solemn is very serious rather than cheerful or amusing.

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

   www.thefreedictionary.com › solemn

   • Cached

   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.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishsolemn adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

   www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_english

   • Cached

   solemn looking or sounding very serious, without smiling; done or said in a very serious and sincere way: The minister wore a solemn expression. I made a solemn promise that I would return. Patterns

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishSOLEMN | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-english

    • Cached

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

11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionsolemn adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definition

    • Cached

    Definition of solemn adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.