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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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   The meaning of SOLEMNITY is formal or ceremonious observance of an occasion or event. How to use solemnity in a sentence.

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   SOLEMNITY definition: 1. the quality of being serious: 2. the ways of behaving or the activities that are considered…. Learn more.

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   solemnity in British English. (səˈlɛmnɪtɪ ) noun Word forms: plural -ties. 1. the state or quality of being solemn. 2. (often plural) solemn ceremony, observance, celebration, etc. 3. law. a formality necessary to validate a deed, act, contract, etc.

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   Put on a straight face when you think of the word solemnity; it is used for occasions that are all about seriousness and dignity. The word solemnity has been around since the fourteenth century helping people describe the mood of occasions ranging from funerals of beloved public figures to ceremonies welcoming United Nations dignitaries.

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   Definition of solemnity noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Solemnity definition: the state or character of being solemn; earnestness; gravity; impressiveness. See examples of SOLEMNITY used in a sentence.

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

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   What does the noun solemnity mean? There are eight meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun solemnity, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. solemnity has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.

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    A complete guide to the word "SOLEMNITY": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

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    Solemnity Definition. sə-lĕmnĭ-tē. solemnities. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Word Forms. Origin. Noun. Filter. noun. solemnities. Solemn feeling, character, or appearance; serious or awesome quality; gravity. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Solemn ceremony, ritual, observance, etc. Webster's New World.