Solemn

Word SOLEMN
Character 6
Hyphenation sol emn
Pronunciations /ˈsɒləm/

Definitions and meanings of "Solemn"

What do we mean by solemn?

Serious and dignified: synonym: serious. adjective

Showing or behaving with dignified restraint or earnestness. adjective

Performed with full ceremony. adjective

Made with deep sincerity or invoking the force of religion. adjective

Dark or undecorated. adjective

To solemnize.

Recurring yearly; annual.

Marked by religious rites or ceremonious observances; connected with religion; sacred; also, marked by special ritual or ceremony.

Pertaining to holiday; festive; joyous.

Of high repute; important; dignified.

Fitted to excite or express serious or devout reflections; grave; impressive; awe-inspiring: as, a solemn pile of buildings.

Marked by seriousness or earnestness in language or demeanor; impressive; grave: as, to make a solemn promise; a solemn utterance.

Affectedly grave, serious, or important: as, to put on a solemn face.

Accompanied with all due forms or ceremonies; made in form; formal; regular: now chiefly a law term: as, probate in solemn form.

Sober; gloomy; dark: noting color or tint.

Synonyms August, venerable, grand, stately.

Serious, etc. (see grave), reverential, sober.

Marked with religious rites and pomps; enjoined by, or connected with, religion; sacred. adjective

Pertaining to a festival; festive; festal. adjective

Deeply serious and somber.

Somberly impressive.

Performed with great ceremony.

Sacred.

Gloomy or sombre.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Solemn

The word "solemn" in example sentences

But he gave what he called a solemn pledge: "We will hold ourselves responsible to do what it takes, as long as it takes, to stop this catastrophe, to repair the damage and to keep this region on its feet." ❋ Unknown (2010)

His expression solemn, he pulled the strip of plaid from behind his shoulder and draped the end over their joined hands. ❋ Julie Garwood (1999)

This opening round of hospitality completed, he seemed at a loss, his expression solemn. ❋ Jan Burke (1996)

Bradford nodded, trying his damnedest to keep his expression solemn. ❋ Julie Garwood (1986)

"That's what I call a solemn promise," exclaimed Tom, as Nanny concluded the prescribed speech. ❋ Various (N/A)

She even laid aside her usual quiet undemonstrativeness, and petted and made much of me, though she laughed a little at what she called my solemn face. ❋ Rosa Nouchette Carey (1874)

On Monday, the Family Leader released a response by Mr. Gingrich, who gave what he called a solemn vow "to defend and strengthen the family." ❋ By SUSAN SAULNY (2011)

Earlier we told you that Limbaugh - in what he called a solemn tribute - honored the late Gordon Dancy. ❋ CSM (2009)

The House of Lords measured 100 feet by 50 feet, and was decorated in solemn hues of gold and crimson, with lofty stained-glass windows depicting the past kings and queens of England. ❋ Unknown (2009)

And there's the moment in solemn liturgies when all the candles are lit: those in the chandeliers and in the central corona; and then the first are made to swing widely, while the great corona is spun on its axis. ❋ Unknown (2009)

In empires of eternal form, he never lived, a marble bust, in solemn air, august in strife, inert and noble, wreathed in gilt of autumn leaves. ❋ Hal Duncan (2009)

"You win," he said in solemn ecstasy, and passed his arms around her. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Quietly, in solemn silence, each with his one arm aided the one arm of the other in rolling and tying his bundle. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Family members and friends of the dead read their names in solemn roll calls at each site as bells tolled. ❋ Unknown (2009)

I read her articles feverishly, nodding my head in solemn confirmation of her thoughts on machismo - an all too familiar characteristic of Mexican men that I was only beginning to understand. ❋ Unknown (2008)

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