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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

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

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   May 30, 2012 · 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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   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.

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

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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.

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   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.

8. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › solemnsolemn | meaning of solemn in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

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   solemn meaning, definition, what is solemn: very serious and not happy, for example ...: 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.

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

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    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

11. www.wordreference.com › definition › solemnsolemn - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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    characterized by dignified or serious formality, as proceedings; of a formal or ceremonious character: a solemn occasion. made in due legal or other express form, as a declaration or agreement: a solemn oath. marked or observed with religious rites; having a religious character: a solemn holy day.