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- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer
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| definition 1: |
serious or grave in appearance, sound, or mood.
He wore such a solemn expression that I feared what he had to say.We were all in a solemn mood after we heard the news of the tragedy.Our minister always speaks in solemn tones.A funeral is a solemn occasion.- synonyms:
- earnest, grave, serious, sober
- antonyms:
- amusing, jocular, lighthearted, uproarious
- similar words:
- austere, gloomy, grim, pensive, reserved, somber, staid, stern, thoughtful, weighty
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| definition 2: |
profound because of great seriousness or gravity, or because attended by high ceremony.
The event was a solemn observance of the anniversary of the death of Martin Luther King, Jr.The coronation was a solemn and splendid occasion.- synonyms:
- awful, ceremonial, formal, majestic
- antonyms:
- frivolous
- similar words:
- ceremonious, dignified, grand, grave, imposing, impressive, moving, pompous, profound, serious, stately
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| definition 3: |
deeply sincere, sometimes because religious in character.
He gave her a solemn promise.- synonyms:
- earnest, heartfelt
- antonyms:
- insincere
- similar words:
- fervent, genuine, grave, holy, reverential, sacred, serious, sincere, steadfast, true
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| derivations: |
solemnly (adv.), solemnness (n.) |
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