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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 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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   The meaning of SOLEMN is very serious or formal. 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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   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.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › solemnSOLEMN Synonyms: 233 Similar and Opposite Words - Merriam-Webster

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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.

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.

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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.

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

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

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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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    Jun 2, 2024 · Characterized by or performed with appropriate or great ceremony or formality. Deeply serious and sombre; grave. Synonyms: see Thesaurus: serious.