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   solemn

   /ˈsɒləm/

   adjective

   • 1. formal and dignified: "a solemn procession" Similar dignifiedceremoniousceremonialstatelycourtlymajesticimposingimpressiveawe-inspiringportentoussplendidmagnificentgrandimportantaugustformalOpposite frivolous
   • ▪ not cheerful or smiling; serious: "Tim looked very solemn" Similar seriousearnestgravesobersombreunsmilingpoker-facedsterngrimdourhumourlessglumgloomymoodystony-facedthoughtfulpreoccupieddeep in thoughtpensivemeditativeruminativecontemplativeintrospectivestaidsedatestudiousbookishowlishOpposite light-hearted
   • 2. characterized by deep sincerity: "he swore a solemn oath to keep faith" Similar sincereearnesthonestgenuinefirmcommittedunconditionalheartfeltwholeheartedswornformalOpposite insincere

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘associated with religious rites’): from Old French solemne, from Latin sollemnis ‘customary, celebrated at a fixed date’, from sollus ‘entire’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. solemnness noun

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