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solemnness Definition


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solemn
adj
    1. Done, made or carried out in earnest and seriousness.
      Example: a solemn vow
      Thesaurus: grave, serious, sober, earnest, sombre, staid, pensive, brooding, grim; Antonym: light-hearted, jolly.
    2. Being of a very serious and formal nature; suggesting seriousness.
      Example: a solemn occasion
    3. Accompanied by an appeal to God, especially as an oath.
    4. Accompanied or marked by special (especially religious) ceremonies, pomp or gravity.
      Thesaurus: imposing, impressive, grand, ceremonious, august, majestic, reverential, venerable, portentous, stately.
    5. Awe-inspiring.
    6. Glum or sombre in appearance.
Derivative: solemnly
adverb
    Derivative: solemnness
    noun
      Etymology: 14c: from French solempne from Latin sollemnis annual, customary or appointed.



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