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   so·lem·ni·ty

   /səˈlemnədē/

   noun

   • 1. the state or quality of being serious and dignified: "his ashes were laid to rest with great solemnity" Similar dignityceremonystatelinesscourtlinessmajestyimpressivenessportentousnesssplendormagnificencegrandeurimportanceaugustnessformalitysolemnnessseriousnessearnestnessgravitysobrietysombernesssternnessgrimnessdournesshumorlessnessglumnessgloominessmoodinessthoughtfulnesspreoccupationpensivenessmeditativenessstaidnesssedatenessstudiousnessbookishnessowlishnesssolemnness
   • ▪ a formal, dignified rite or ceremony: "the ritual of the Church was observed in all its solemnities" Similar formalitiesproceedingsbusinessrigmaroleadoceremonyriteritualcelebrationfestivityinformal:palaverperformance

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘observance of formality and ceremony’, frequently in the phrases in solemnity, with solemnity): from Old French solemnite, from Latin sollemnitas, from sollemnis (see solemn).

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

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   Solemnity is a noun that means formal or ceremonious observance of an occasion or event, or a solemn condition or quality. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries for solemnity.

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

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   Solemnity is the quality of being serious or the ways of behaving in a formal, serious ceremony. Learn more about the word, its synonyms, antonyms, and usage with examples from various sources.

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   Put on a straight face when you think of the word solemnity; it is used for occasions that are all about seriousness and dignity. The word solemnity has been around since the fourteenth century helping people describe the mood of occasions ranging from funerals of beloved public figures to ceremonies welcoming United Nations dignitaries.

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   Solemnity definition: the state or character of being solemn; earnestness; gravity; impressiveness. See examples of SOLEMNITY used in a sentence.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSOLEMNITY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Solemnity is the state or quality of being solemn, or a solemn ceremony, observance, or celebration. It can also mean a formality that validates an act or document in law. See synonyms, pronunciation, and usage examples.

7. 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 synonyms, antonyms, and usage with examples from the Cambridge English Corpus.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › solemnitySolemnity - definition of solemnity by The Free Dictionary

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   Solemnity is the quality or condition of being serious, dignified, or formal. It can also refer to a solemn observance or ceremony. See different dictionaries, synonyms, and translations of solemnity.