solemn

IPA: sˈɑɫʌm

(religion, specifically Christianity) Of or pertaining to religious ceremonies and rites; (generally) religious in nature; sacred.
(by extension)
Characterized by or performed with appropriate or great ceremony or formality.
Deeply serious and sombre; grave.
Inspiring serious feelings or thoughts; sombrely impressive.
(obsolete) Cheerless, gloomy, sombre.

Examples of "solemn" in Sentences

Bradford nodded, trying his damnedest to keep his expression solemn.
This opening round of hospitality completed, he seemed at a loss, his expression solemn.
"That's what I call a solemn promise," exclaimed Tom, as Nanny concluded the prescribed speech.
Earlier we told you that Limbaugh - in what he called a solemn tribute - honored the late Gordon Dancy.
His expression solemn, he pulled the strip of plaid from behind his shoulder and draped the end over their joined hands.
On Monday, the Family Leader released a response by Mr. Gingrich, who gave what he called a solemn vow "to defend and strengthen the family."
In empires of eternal form, he never lived, a marble bust, in solemn air, august in strife, inert and noble, wreathed in gilt of autumn leaves.
She even laid aside her usual quiet undemonstrativeness, and petted and made much of me, though she laughed a little at what she called my solemn face.
But he gave what he called a solemn pledge: "We will hold ourselves responsible to do what it takes, as long as it takes, to stop this catastrophe, to repair the damage and to keep this region on its feet."