Definition of solemn in English:

solemn

adjective ˈsɒləmˈsɑləm

1Formal and dignified.
a solemn procession
Example sentencesExamples
- Yet, while magic had not lost its potency or usefulness, most of its solemn pomp and ceremonial value was long gone.
- Organ music at the Mass set a solemn tone, but the day's ceremonies ended on a festive note, with fireworks and a ball under the stars.
- The enormous space which had before seemed cathedral-like in its solemn majesty and timelessness, now resembled the aftermath of a hurricane or earthquake.
- We went then from the cold church in solemn procession, singing litanies into the thin air.
- The officers who took part in the solemn ceremony pointed out that they ‘had laid down their lives today for the sake of our tomorrow’.
- It's a solemn, formal occasion witnessed with pride by family and friends.
- The American National Anthem will be played followed by solemn music during the ceremony instead of the usual marches.
- The committee proposes that couples should be free to choose where they want to get married, though the location must not detract from the solemn nature of the ceremony.
- There were, of course, the solemn ceremonies at the parish church, the best attended of the year after Christmas.
- In the solemn atmosphere of the memorial ceremony, many victims' relatives were unable to contain their emotions as they remembered their loved ones.
- In a symbolic gesture one of his sculptures was uncovered in a solemn ceremony.
- More than 200 people attended a solemn ceremony at the City Hall Memorial Garden to honour Hong Kong's war dead.
- A record number of veterans brought a forest of flags to a former Second World War prisoner-of-war camp for a solemn ceremony to remember fallen comrades.
- The funeral procession was solemn but lofty, as befit the prince.
- A splendid orchestra and chorus group set up a solemn and glorious atmosphere for the play.
- Graduation and similar ceremonies should be solemn, with the national flag raised at the front.
- A band blows solemn notes as two riders on magnificently caparisoned horses trot to the president's box, salute, and trot back to raucous cheers.
- Rochdale remembered its war dead in solemn ceremonies throughout the borough.
- As Big Ben struck quarter-to-noon the solemn music of the approaching procession outside became more audible.
- Across the Potomac, an equally solemn ceremony took place this morning at the World War II Memorial.
Synonyms
dignified, ceremonious, ceremonial, stately, courtly, majestic, imposing, impressive, awe-inspiring, portentous, splendid, magnificent, grand, important, august, formal
1. 1.1 Not cheerful or smiling; serious.
  Tim looked very solemn
  Example sentencesExamples
  Not one of them shed a tear, but sat there on the uncomfortable wooden seats, trying to mask their anguish with solemn seriousness.
  His expression changed from a cheery smile to a solemn frown.
  George's smile faded into a solemn understanding of her predicament.
  The painter's face assumed a serious, almost solemn expression.
  I wouldn't have agreed to it, but he had sounded so serious and so solemn that I had said yes before I could stop myself.
  She watched him with her deep eyes, then a small smile broke her solemn face.
  The title of the novel suggests a solemn and introspective work.
  We need not argue at length that philosophy is serious, but this does not mean that it needs to be solemn or humourless.
  Let them begin this solemn journey with our heartfelt prayers.
  There's a solemn, ruminative atmosphere, and it's strange to see so many people and hear so little noise.
  There are people all over writing solemn and thought-provoking pieces to mark the completion of a year that's not been one of humanity's most noble.
  Finally he sat up to face her, his eyes now solemn and serious.
  He wasn't being playful anymore, instead he was totally serious, solemn even.
  He then turned to stare at her, and Usagi realized that he had never looked that solemn and serious when he was with her before.
  A forum that often is raucous and rowdy was solemn and grave.
  We resumed holding hands, all our faces now purposefully solemn, though with little smiles twitching at our mouths.
  The look of hope in her eyes was too solemn for a smile.
  Chase, feeling very solemn despite the smile he wore, looked deeply into her eyes.
  His brown eyes were serious and solemn as he watched her.
  When you go into a courtroom you are doing something very serious and solemn and you are representing more than just the rights of your client.
  Synonyms
  serious, earnest, grave, sober, sombre, unsmiling, poker-faced, stern, grim, dour, humourless, glum, gloomy, moody, stony-faced
  thoughtful, preoccupied, deep in thought, pensive, meditative, ruminative, contemplative, introspective
  staid, sedate, studious, bookish, owlish
2Characterized by deep sincerity.
he swore a solemn oath to keep faith
Example sentencesExamples
- I am moved at weddings, the idea of a solemn commitment that's made in a church, in a sacred place, in front of friends and family.
- And, beyond logistics, Carlton was a public servant, bound by a solemn sworn duty to uphold the law.
- The document has not been cast as a statement under oath or as a solemn affirmation or made in a similar manner as to bind the conscience of the author of the document.
- Those entering a civil partnership will not do so lightly, and are making a solemn commitment of partnership and mutual support.
- From early days the taking of solemn religious oaths was regarded as an essential part of the political and social order.
- Her voice grew serious and I could tell her face was taking on the unfamiliarity of really being solemn and genuine about something.
- Each individual undergoing treatment takes a solemn oath to change their behavior.
- For centuries now, we have had experience with people who come to court to testify, and they take the familiar solemn oath.
- I was persuasive with the governor and he swore a solemn oath to me that you would come to no harm from this.
- When they join the Colours, young soldiers make a solemn commitment: that if necessary, they will lay down their lives for their country.
- The solemn pledge taken included an oath swearing to quit the drug habit and to avoid association with former friends and others still involved with drugs.
- The associate justices wrote that they are ‘bound by solemn oath to follow the law, whether they agree or disagree with it’.
- That accord had the solemn commitment of the major parties in Parliament.
- Bolingbroke gives his solemn oath that he has come not to usurp the throne but simply to reclaim his rightful goods and title.
- After marrying Romola he wounds her deepest feelings by betraying her father's solemn trust.
- I had made a promise, a solemn oath, to be with him for the rest of my days, and to the oath I would keep.
- I, First Councilor Reneeth, give my solemn oath that you shall be treated fairly.
- Democrats and Republicans are on different sides of the aisle, but we have a shared oath and a solemn obligation to serve our country together.
- A solemn commitment will be made in front of everyone and rings can be exchanged.
- He saw a single tear fall from her cheek, and watched her make that solemn oath to herself.
Synonyms
sincere, earnest, honest, genuine, firm, committed, unconditional, heartfelt, wholehearted, sworn, formal

Derivatives

solemnness

noun

The 25 performers, including six musicians playing live on stage, explore their physical limits in flowing movements expressing the mysteries and solemnness of the cycle of nature.
Example sentencesExamples
- Obviously, rituals imparted significance, not only the meaning and message of the ritual but also in the enforcement of ceremonial aspects of secret fraternalism - the solemnness, responsibility, secrecy, and exclusiveness.
- I saw tears in eyes, and faces with solemnness.
- ‘So it is you, Gyric,’ replied the monk, regarding Gyric with great solemnness.
- He took Ruby's free hand and held it tight, looking deep into her eyes and saying with utmost solemnness, ‘You really think that?’

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'.

Rhymes

column, olm

Definition of solemn in US English:

solemn

adjectiveˈsäləmˈsɑləm

1Formal and dignified.
a solemn procession
Example sentencesExamples
- Across the Potomac, an equally solemn ceremony took place this morning at the World War II Memorial.
- More than 200 people attended a solemn ceremony at the City Hall Memorial Garden to honour Hong Kong's war dead.
- Graduation and similar ceremonies should be solemn, with the national flag raised at the front.
- A record number of veterans brought a forest of flags to a former Second World War prisoner-of-war camp for a solemn ceremony to remember fallen comrades.
- A splendid orchestra and chorus group set up a solemn and glorious atmosphere for the play.
- The officers who took part in the solemn ceremony pointed out that they ‘had laid down their lives today for the sake of our tomorrow’.
- We went then from the cold church in solemn procession, singing litanies into the thin air.
- It's a solemn, formal occasion witnessed with pride by family and friends.
- Yet, while magic had not lost its potency or usefulness, most of its solemn pomp and ceremonial value was long gone.
- The funeral procession was solemn but lofty, as befit the prince.
- As Big Ben struck quarter-to-noon the solemn music of the approaching procession outside became more audible.
- In the solemn atmosphere of the memorial ceremony, many victims' relatives were unable to contain their emotions as they remembered their loved ones.
- There were, of course, the solemn ceremonies at the parish church, the best attended of the year after Christmas.
- In a symbolic gesture one of his sculptures was uncovered in a solemn ceremony.
- The American National Anthem will be played followed by solemn music during the ceremony instead of the usual marches.
- The committee proposes that couples should be free to choose where they want to get married, though the location must not detract from the solemn nature of the ceremony.
- A band blows solemn notes as two riders on magnificently caparisoned horses trot to the president's box, salute, and trot back to raucous cheers.
- Organ music at the Mass set a solemn tone, but the day's ceremonies ended on a festive note, with fireworks and a ball under the stars.
- Rochdale remembered its war dead in solemn ceremonies throughout the borough.
- The enormous space which had before seemed cathedral-like in its solemn majesty and timelessness, now resembled the aftermath of a hurricane or earthquake.
Synonyms
dignified, ceremonious, ceremonial, stately, courtly, majestic, imposing, impressive, awe-inspiring, portentous, splendid, magnificent, grand, important, august, formal
1. 1.1 Not cheerful or smiling; serious.
  Tim looked very solemn
  Example sentencesExamples
  He wasn't being playful anymore, instead he was totally serious, solemn even.
  Not one of them shed a tear, but sat there on the uncomfortable wooden seats, trying to mask their anguish with solemn seriousness.
  A forum that often is raucous and rowdy was solemn and grave.
  The title of the novel suggests a solemn and introspective work.
  She watched him with her deep eyes, then a small smile broke her solemn face.
  We resumed holding hands, all our faces now purposefully solemn, though with little smiles twitching at our mouths.
  The look of hope in her eyes was too solemn for a smile.
  Finally he sat up to face her, his eyes now solemn and serious.
  I wouldn't have agreed to it, but he had sounded so serious and so solemn that I had said yes before I could stop myself.
  The painter's face assumed a serious, almost solemn expression.
  There are people all over writing solemn and thought-provoking pieces to mark the completion of a year that's not been one of humanity's most noble.
  When you go into a courtroom you are doing something very serious and solemn and you are representing more than just the rights of your client.
  His expression changed from a cheery smile to a solemn frown.
  Chase, feeling very solemn despite the smile he wore, looked deeply into her eyes.
  There's a solemn, ruminative atmosphere, and it's strange to see so many people and hear so little noise.
  We need not argue at length that philosophy is serious, but this does not mean that it needs to be solemn or humourless.
  He then turned to stare at her, and Usagi realized that he had never looked that solemn and serious when he was with her before.
  Let them begin this solemn journey with our heartfelt prayers.
  His brown eyes were serious and solemn as he watched her.
  George's smile faded into a solemn understanding of her predicament.
  Synonyms
  serious, earnest, grave, sober, sombre, unsmiling, poker-faced, stern, grim, dour, humourless, glum, gloomy, moody, stony-faced
2. 1.2 Characterized by deep sincerity.
  he swore a solemn oath to keep faith
  Example sentencesExamples
  I had made a promise, a solemn oath, to be with him for the rest of my days, and to the oath I would keep.
  The associate justices wrote that they are ‘bound by solemn oath to follow the law, whether they agree or disagree with it’.
  That accord had the solemn commitment of the major parties in Parliament.
  I was persuasive with the governor and he swore a solemn oath to me that you would come to no harm from this.
  He saw a single tear fall from her cheek, and watched her make that solemn oath to herself.
  A solemn commitment will be made in front of everyone and rings can be exchanged.
  Bolingbroke gives his solemn oath that he has come not to usurp the throne but simply to reclaim his rightful goods and title.
  I am moved at weddings, the idea of a solemn commitment that's made in a church, in a sacred place, in front of friends and family.
  For centuries now, we have had experience with people who come to court to testify, and they take the familiar solemn oath.
  Democrats and Republicans are on different sides of the aisle, but we have a shared oath and a solemn obligation to serve our country together.
  After marrying Romola he wounds her deepest feelings by betraying her father's solemn trust.
  Those entering a civil partnership will not do so lightly, and are making a solemn commitment of partnership and mutual support.
  I, First Councilor Reneeth, give my solemn oath that you shall be treated fairly.
  The document has not been cast as a statement under oath or as a solemn affirmation or made in a similar manner as to bind the conscience of the author of the document.
  When they join the Colours, young soldiers make a solemn commitment: that if necessary, they will lay down their lives for their country.
  Each individual undergoing treatment takes a solemn oath to change their behavior.
  And, beyond logistics, Carlton was a public servant, bound by a solemn sworn duty to uphold the law.
  From early days the taking of solemn religious oaths was regarded as an essential part of the political and social order.
  The solemn pledge taken included an oath swearing to quit the drug habit and to avoid association with former friends and others still involved with drugs.
  Her voice grew serious and I could tell her face was taking on the unfamiliarity of really being solemn and genuine about something.
  Synonyms
  sincere, earnest, honest, genuine, firm, committed, unconditional, heartfelt, wholehearted, sworn, formal

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’.

单词	solemn
释义	Definition of solemn in English: solemn adjective ˈsɒləmˈsɑləm 1Formal and dignified. a solemn procession Example sentencesExamples Yet, while magic had not lost its potency or usefulness, most of its solemn pomp and ceremonial value was long gone. Organ music at the Mass set a solemn tone, but the day's ceremonies ended on a festive note, with fireworks and a ball under the stars. The enormous space which had before seemed cathedral-like in its solemn majesty and timelessness, now resembled the aftermath of a hurricane or earthquake. We went then from the cold church in solemn procession, singing litanies into the thin air. The officers who took part in the solemn ceremony pointed out that they ‘had laid down their lives today for the sake of our tomorrow’. It's a solemn, formal occasion witnessed with pride by family and friends. The American National Anthem will be played followed by solemn music during the ceremony instead of the usual marches. The committee proposes that couples should be free to choose where they want to get married, though the location must not detract from the solemn nature of the ceremony. There were, of course, the solemn ceremonies at the parish church, the best attended of the year after Christmas. In the solemn atmosphere of the memorial ceremony, many victims' relatives were unable to contain their emotions as they remembered their loved ones. In a symbolic gesture one of his sculptures was uncovered in a solemn ceremony. More than 200 people attended a solemn ceremony at the City Hall Memorial Garden to honour Hong Kong's war dead. A record number of veterans brought a forest of flags to a former Second World War prisoner-of-war camp for a solemn ceremony to remember fallen comrades. The funeral procession was solemn but lofty, as befit the prince. A splendid orchestra and chorus group set up a solemn and glorious atmosphere for the play. Graduation and similar ceremonies should be solemn, with the national flag raised at the front. A band blows solemn notes as two riders on magnificently caparisoned horses trot to the president's box, salute, and trot back to raucous cheers. Rochdale remembered its war dead in solemn ceremonies throughout the borough. As Big Ben struck quarter-to-noon the solemn music of the approaching procession outside became more audible. Across the Potomac, an equally solemn ceremony took place this morning at the World War II Memorial. Synonyms dignified, ceremonious, ceremonial, stately, courtly, majestic, imposing, impressive, awe-inspiring, portentous, splendid, magnificent, grand, important, august, formal 1.1 Not cheerful or smiling; serious. Tim looked very solemn Example sentencesExamples Not one of them shed a tear, but sat there on the uncomfortable wooden seats, trying to mask their anguish with solemn seriousness. His expression changed from a cheery smile to a solemn frown. George's smile faded into a solemn understanding of her predicament. The painter's face assumed a serious, almost solemn expression. I wouldn't have agreed to it, but he had sounded so serious and so solemn that I had said yes before I could stop myself. She watched him with her deep eyes, then a small smile broke her solemn face. The title of the novel suggests a solemn and introspective work. We need not argue at length that philosophy is serious, but this does not mean that it needs to be solemn or humourless. Let them begin this solemn journey with our heartfelt prayers. There's a solemn, ruminative atmosphere, and it's strange to see so many people and hear so little noise. There are people all over writing solemn and thought-provoking pieces to mark the completion of a year that's not been one of humanity's most noble. Finally he sat up to face her, his eyes now solemn and serious. He wasn't being playful anymore, instead he was totally serious, solemn even. He then turned to stare at her, and Usagi realized that he had never looked that solemn and serious when he was with her before. A forum that often is raucous and rowdy was solemn and grave. We resumed holding hands, all our faces now purposefully solemn, though with little smiles twitching at our mouths. The look of hope in her eyes was too solemn for a smile. Chase, feeling very solemn despite the smile he wore, looked deeply into her eyes. His brown eyes were serious and solemn as he watched her. When you go into a courtroom you are doing something very serious and solemn and you are representing more than just the rights of your client. Synonyms serious, earnest, grave, sober, sombre, unsmiling, poker-faced, stern, grim, dour, humourless, glum, gloomy, moody, stony-faced thoughtful, preoccupied, deep in thought, pensive, meditative, ruminative, contemplative, introspective staid, sedate, studious, bookish, owlish 2Characterized by deep sincerity. he swore a solemn oath to keep faith Example sentencesExamples I am moved at weddings, the idea of a solemn commitment that's made in a church, in a sacred place, in front of friends and family. And, beyond logistics, Carlton was a public servant, bound by a solemn sworn duty to uphold the law. The document has not been cast as a statement under oath or as a solemn affirmation or made in a similar manner as to bind the conscience of the author of the document. Those entering a civil partnership will not do so lightly, and are making a solemn commitment of partnership and mutual support. From early days the taking of solemn religious oaths was regarded as an essential part of the political and social order. Her voice grew serious and I could tell her face was taking on the unfamiliarity of really being solemn and genuine about something. Each individual undergoing treatment takes a solemn oath to change their behavior. For centuries now, we have had experience with people who come to court to testify, and they take the familiar solemn oath. I was persuasive with the governor and he swore a solemn oath to me that you would come to no harm from this. When they join the Colours, young soldiers make a solemn commitment: that if necessary, they will lay down their lives for their country. The solemn pledge taken included an oath swearing to quit the drug habit and to avoid association with former friends and others still involved with drugs. The associate justices wrote that they are ‘bound by solemn oath to follow the law, whether they agree or disagree with it’. That accord had the solemn commitment of the major parties in Parliament. Bolingbroke gives his solemn oath that he has come not to usurp the throne but simply to reclaim his rightful goods and title. After marrying Romola he wounds her deepest feelings by betraying her father's solemn trust. I had made a promise, a solemn oath, to be with him for the rest of my days, and to the oath I would keep. I, First Councilor Reneeth, give my solemn oath that you shall be treated fairly. Democrats and Republicans are on different sides of the aisle, but we have a shared oath and a solemn obligation to serve our country together. A solemn commitment will be made in front of everyone and rings can be exchanged. He saw a single tear fall from her cheek, and watched her make that solemn oath to herself. Synonyms sincere, earnest, honest, genuine, firm, committed, unconditional, heartfelt, wholehearted, sworn, formal Derivatives solemnness noun The 25 performers, including six musicians playing live on stage, explore their physical limits in flowing movements expressing the mysteries and solemnness of the cycle of nature. Example sentencesExamples Obviously, rituals imparted significance, not only the meaning and message of the ritual but also in the enforcement of ceremonial aspects of secret fraternalism - the solemnness, responsibility, secrecy, and exclusiveness. I saw tears in eyes, and faces with solemnness. ‘So it is you, Gyric,’ replied the monk, regarding Gyric with great solemnness. He took Ruby's free hand and held it tight, looking deep into her eyes and saying with utmost solemnness, ‘You really think that?’ 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'. Rhymes column, olm Definition of solemn in US English: solemn adjectiveˈsäləmˈsɑləm 1Formal and dignified. a solemn procession Example sentencesExamples Across the Potomac, an equally solemn ceremony took place this morning at the World War II Memorial. More than 200 people attended a solemn ceremony at the City Hall Memorial Garden to honour Hong Kong's war dead. Graduation and similar ceremonies should be solemn, with the national flag raised at the front. A record number of veterans brought a forest of flags to a former Second World War prisoner-of-war camp for a solemn ceremony to remember fallen comrades. A splendid orchestra and chorus group set up a solemn and glorious atmosphere for the play. The officers who took part in the solemn ceremony pointed out that they ‘had laid down their lives today for the sake of our tomorrow’. We went then from the cold church in solemn procession, singing litanies into the thin air. It's a solemn, formal occasion witnessed with pride by family and friends. Yet, while magic had not lost its potency or usefulness, most of its solemn pomp and ceremonial value was long gone. The funeral procession was solemn but lofty, as befit the prince. As Big Ben struck quarter-to-noon the solemn music of the approaching procession outside became more audible. In the solemn atmosphere of the memorial ceremony, many victims' relatives were unable to contain their emotions as they remembered their loved ones. There were, of course, the solemn ceremonies at the parish church, the best attended of the year after Christmas. In a symbolic gesture one of his sculptures was uncovered in a solemn ceremony. The American National Anthem will be played followed by solemn music during the ceremony instead of the usual marches. The committee proposes that couples should be free to choose where they want to get married, though the location must not detract from the solemn nature of the ceremony. A band blows solemn notes as two riders on magnificently caparisoned horses trot to the president's box, salute, and trot back to raucous cheers. Organ music at the Mass set a solemn tone, but the day's ceremonies ended on a festive note, with fireworks and a ball under the stars. Rochdale remembered its war dead in solemn ceremonies throughout the borough. The enormous space which had before seemed cathedral-like in its solemn majesty and timelessness, now resembled the aftermath of a hurricane or earthquake. Synonyms dignified, ceremonious, ceremonial, stately, courtly, majestic, imposing, impressive, awe-inspiring, portentous, splendid, magnificent, grand, important, august, formal 1.1 Not cheerful or smiling; serious. Tim looked very solemn Example sentencesExamples He wasn't being playful anymore, instead he was totally serious, solemn even. Not one of them shed a tear, but sat there on the uncomfortable wooden seats, trying to mask their anguish with solemn seriousness. A forum that often is raucous and rowdy was solemn and grave. The title of the novel suggests a solemn and introspective work. She watched him with her deep eyes, then a small smile broke her solemn face. We resumed holding hands, all our faces now purposefully solemn, though with little smiles twitching at our mouths. The look of hope in her eyes was too solemn for a smile. Finally he sat up to face her, his eyes now solemn and serious. I wouldn't have agreed to it, but he had sounded so serious and so solemn that I had said yes before I could stop myself. The painter's face assumed a serious, almost solemn expression. There are people all over writing solemn and thought-provoking pieces to mark the completion of a year that's not been one of humanity's most noble. When you go into a courtroom you are doing something very serious and solemn and you are representing more than just the rights of your client. His expression changed from a cheery smile to a solemn frown. Chase, feeling very solemn despite the smile he wore, looked deeply into her eyes. There's a solemn, ruminative atmosphere, and it's strange to see so many people and hear so little noise. We need not argue at length that philosophy is serious, but this does not mean that it needs to be solemn or humourless. He then turned to stare at her, and Usagi realized that he had never looked that solemn and serious when he was with her before. Let them begin this solemn journey with our heartfelt prayers. His brown eyes were serious and solemn as he watched her. George's smile faded into a solemn understanding of her predicament. Synonyms serious, earnest, grave, sober, sombre, unsmiling, poker-faced, stern, grim, dour, humourless, glum, gloomy, moody, stony-faced 1.2 Characterized by deep sincerity. he swore a solemn oath to keep faith Example sentencesExamples I had made a promise, a solemn oath, to be with him for the rest of my days, and to the oath I would keep. The associate justices wrote that they are ‘bound by solemn oath to follow the law, whether they agree or disagree with it’. That accord had the solemn commitment of the major parties in Parliament. I was persuasive with the governor and he swore a solemn oath to me that you would come to no harm from this. He saw a single tear fall from her cheek, and watched her make that solemn oath to herself. A solemn commitment will be made in front of everyone and rings can be exchanged. Bolingbroke gives his solemn oath that he has come not to usurp the throne but simply to reclaim his rightful goods and title. I am moved at weddings, the idea of a solemn commitment that's made in a church, in a sacred place, in front of friends and family. For centuries now, we have had experience with people who come to court to testify, and they take the familiar solemn oath. Democrats and Republicans are on different sides of the aisle, but we have a shared oath and a solemn obligation to serve our country together. After marrying Romola he wounds her deepest feelings by betraying her father's solemn trust. Those entering a civil partnership will not do so lightly, and are making a solemn commitment of partnership and mutual support. I, First Councilor Reneeth, give my solemn oath that you shall be treated fairly. The document has not been cast as a statement under oath or as a solemn affirmation or made in a similar manner as to bind the conscience of the author of the document. When they join the Colours, young soldiers make a solemn commitment: that if necessary, they will lay down their lives for their country. Each individual undergoing treatment takes a solemn oath to change their behavior. And, beyond logistics, Carlton was a public servant, bound by a solemn sworn duty to uphold the law. From early days the taking of solemn religious oaths was regarded as an essential part of the political and social order. The solemn pledge taken included an oath swearing to quit the drug habit and to avoid association with former friends and others still involved with drugs. Her voice grew serious and I could tell her face was taking on the unfamiliarity of really being solemn and genuine about something. Synonyms sincere, earnest, honest, genuine, firm, committed, unconditional, heartfelt, wholehearted, sworn, formal 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’.
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