solemn
IPA: sˈɑɫʌm
adjective
- (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.
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Examples of "solemn" in Sentences
- She looks solemn and sad.
- The day is observed with due solemnity.
- The pomp began the ceremony in solemnity.
- Surrender does not constitute the solemnity.
- Rai is the more serious and solemn of the pair.
- It is a solemnity in the Roman Catholic Calendar.
- It is a solemnity in the Roman Catholic ceremony.
- There was a solemn Mass and the recitation of the Rosary.
- It helps to emphasize the solemnity of the tributes and burials.
- Bradford nodded, trying his damnedest to keep his expression solemn.
- At the conclusion of the Mass there was a solemn blessing of the Oriflamme.
- 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."