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   solemnity

   /səˈlɛmnɪti/

   noun

   • 1. the state or quality of being serious and dignified: "his ashes were laid to rest with great solemnity" Similar dignityceremonystatelinesscourtlinessmajestyimpressivenessportentousnesssplendourmagnificencegrandeurimportanceaugustnessformalitysolemnnessseriousnessearnestnessgravitysobrietysombrenesssternnessgrimnessdournesshumourlessnessglumnessgloominessmoodinessthoughtfulnesspreoccupationpensivenessmeditativenessstaidnesssedatenessstudiousnessbookishnessowlishnesssolemnness
   • ▪ 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. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySOLEMN | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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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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   Aug 19, 2024 · The quality of being deeply serious and sober or solemn. the solemnity of a funeral. The stateliness and gravity of the Spaniards shows itself in the. An Inquiry into the Modern Prevailing Notions Respecting that Freedom of the Will which is supposed to be Essential to Moral Agency.

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   SOLEMNITY meaning: 1 : the quality of being formal or serious; 2 : formal ceremonies.

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   gravely or somberly impressive; causing serious thoughts or a grave mood: solemn music. Synonyms: stately, imposing, august. Antonyms: trivial. serious or earnest: solemn assurances. characterized by dignified or serious formality, as proceedings; of a formal or ceremonious character: a solemn occasion. Synonyms: ceremonial, ritual.

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   Definition of solemnity. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.

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   noun. Solemn state or feeling; awe or reverence; also, that which produces such a feeling; as, the solemnity of an audience; the solemnity of Westminster Abbey. Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary.

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   solemnity definition. Explain solemnity. What is solemnity? solemnity meaning. solemnity sense. solemnity FAQ. solemnity synonyms.