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   solemn

   /ˈsɒləm/

   adjective

   • 1. formal and dignified: "a solemn procession" Similar dignifiedceremoniousceremonialstatelycourtlymajesticimposingimpressiveawe-inspiringportentoussplendidmagnificentgrandimportantaugustformalOpposite frivolous
   • ▪ not cheerful or smiling; serious: "Tim looked very solemn" Similar seriousearnestgravesobersombreunsmilingpoker-facedsterngrimdourhumourlessglumgloomymoodystony-facedthoughtfulpreoccupieddeep in thoughtpensivemeditativeruminativecontemplativeintrospectivestaidsedatestudiousbookishowlishOpposite light-hearted
   • 2. 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 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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   A solemn promise or agreement is one that you make in a very formal, sincere way.

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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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   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.

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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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   (of a person) not happy or smiling synonym serious. Her face grew solemn. a solemn expression. opposite cheerful. Extra Examples. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Want to learn more?

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    Someone or something that is solemn is very serious rather than cheerful or humorous. 2. A solemn promise or agreement is one that you make in a very formal, sincere way.

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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. a(n) serious/grave/earnest/solemn expression/face; a serious/solemn mood/atmosphere