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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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