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solemn

[ sol-uhm ]

adjective

  1. grave, sober, or mirthless, as a person, the face, speech, tone, or mood:

    solemn remarks.

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  2. gravely or somberly impressive; causing serious thoughts or a grave mood:

    solemn music.

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  3. serious or earnest:

    solemn assurances.

  4. characterized by dignified or serious formality, as proceedings; of a formal or ceremonious character:

    a solemn occasion.

    Synonyms: ,

  5. made in due legal or other express form, as a declaration or agreement:

    a solemn oath.

  6. marked or observed with religious rites; having a religious character:

    a solemn holy day.

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  7. uttered, prescribed, or made according to religious forms:

    a solemn ban on sacrifice.



solemn

/ ˈɒə /

adjective

  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. performed with religious ceremony
  6. gloomy or sombre

    solemn colours

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈDZ𳾲ԲԱ, noun
  • ˈDZ𳾲Ա, adverb
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Other Word Forms

  • DZ·𳾲· adverb
  • DZ·𳾲·Ա noun
  • ··DZ·𳾲 adjective
  • o·ver·DZ·𳾲·Ա noun
  • ··DZ·𳾲 adjective
  • sem·i·DZ·𳾲·Ա noun
  • ··DZ·𳾲 adjective
  • su·per·DZ·𳾲·Ա noun
  • ܲ·DZ·𳾲 adjective
  • un·DZ·𳾲·Ա noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of solemn1

First recorded in 1275–1325; Middle English solem(p)ne, from Old French or directly from Late Latin sōlennis, sōlempnis, Latin ō𳾲Ծ, variant of sollemnis “consecrated, holy,” derivative of sollus “wDZ”
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Word History and Origins

Origin of solemn1

C14: from Old French solempne, from Latin ō𳾲Ծ appointed, perhaps from sollus whole
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Synonym Study

See grave 2.
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Example Sentences

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Diplomats said there were few plans for formal meetings between government leaders because that would not be in the spirit of what is a solemn occasion.

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The solemn expression demonstrated his steely focus and remained throughout another card of 66.

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“A Working Man” strikes an unsteady balance between solemn and ridiculous.

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At the bottom of the poster is the solemn slogan of his son’s life:

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As our hearts break for Ukraine, America, and every democracy now fighting for its life, millions of people have reached out to President Zelenskyy in solemn solidarity.

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