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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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adverb + (adj.)solemn
appropriately, most, somewhat, unnaturally
(adj.)solemn
+ noun
agreement,
anarchist,
anniversary,
assembly,
bell,
ceremony,
chant,
commitment,
compact,
covenant,
declaration,
definition,
demeanor,
dignity,
duty,
entrance,
eye,
farewell,
fashion,
feast,
funeral,
glance,
grandma,
guardian,
hush,
judgement,
judgment,
locker,
look,
manner,
mask,
mass,
memorial,
moment,
nod,
oath,
obligation,
occasion,
pledge,
pope,
portrait,
prayer,
presentation,
pride,
priest,
procession,
proclamation,
profession,
promise,
pronouncement,
remembrance,
reminder,
requiem,
resolution,
responsibility,
rhythm,
rite,
ritual,
salute,
silence,
solitude,
temple,
toast,
tone,
tribute,
undertaking,
vigil,
voice,
vow,
warning
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| derivations: |
solemnly (adv.), solemnness (n.) |
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