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Solemn

see synonyms of solemn

Adjective

1. grave, sedate, sober, solemn

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

Example Sentences:
'a grave God-fearing man'
'a quiet sedate nature'
'as sober as a judge'
'a solemn promise'
'the judge was solemn as he pronounced sentence'

2. earnest, sincere, solemn

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

Example Sentences:
'both sides were deeply in earnest, even passionate'
'an entirely sincere and cruel tyrant'
'a film with a solemn social message'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Solemn

see synonyms of solemn
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

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Solemn

see synonyms of solemn
adjective
1. 
a. 
observed or done according to ritual or tradition
said esp. of religious holidays, rites, etc.
b. 
sacred in character
2. 
according to strict form; formal
a solemn ceremony
3. 
a. 
serious or grave
a solemn face
b. 
deeply earnest; very sincere
a solemn oath
4. 
very impressive or arousing feelings of awe because of its great importance or seriousness
a solemn occasion
5. 
somber because dark in color

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Solemn

see synonyms of solemn
adj.
1.
a. Serious and dignified: a solemn occasion. See Synonyms at serious.
b. Showing or behaving with dignified restraint or earnestness: "Spade's face was solemn except for wrinkles at the corners of his eyes" (Dashiell Hammett).
2. Performed with full ceremony: a solemn High Mass.
3. Made with deep sincerity or invoking the force of religion: a solemn vow.
4. Dark or undecorated: a solemn forest; a solemn hall.

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