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sol·emn
I. \ˈsäləm sometimes ˈsȯl-\ adjective
(-er/-est)
Etymology: Middle English solempne, solemne, from Middle French, from Latin sollennis, solennis, sollemnis, solemnis regularly appointed, festive, solemn, probably from sollus whole, entire (from Oscan; akin to Greek holos entire) + -ennis (from annus year) — more at safe, annual
1.
a. : marked by or performed, made, or uttered under circumstances that indicate a full and sober realization and acceptance of all that is involved and usually accompanied by a specific religious sanction
< took a solemn oath on the Bible >
< a solemn dedication to the cause of freedom >
b. : made in due and proper form and so as to be legally binding : conforming to all legal requirements
< a solemn writ >
< solemn instruments >
< made solemn affidavit >
< a solemn declaration >
2.
a. archaic, of a day or season : given over to the performance of special rites or ceremonies usually of a religious character
b. : carried out in accord with accepted religious forms or rites
< a solemn blessing >
< a solemn curse >
c. : observed or celebrated with unusual pomp and ceremony and usually after a pattern established by liturgy or tradition
< a solemn festival >
specifically : distinguished from other services by being celebrated with full liturgy
< a solemn high mass >
< solemn complines >
3. obsolete
a. : sumptuous, splendid
b. : notable, distinguished
4.
a. : notable for marked ceremony and formality : characterized by pomp, dignity, and elaborate attention to form
< a solemn state dinner >
b. obsolete : being such in full form : conforming to what is usual in the thing specified
5.
a. : of a kind fitted to excite serious reflections or exalted emotions : awe-inspiring, sublime
< these solemn scenes >
b. : marked by grave sobriety and earnest serious sedateness : free from casualness or lighthearted levity
< the audience grew solemn >
< at this solemn moment >
< spoke in a solemn and thoughtful manner >
c. : of a serious nature : involving responsibility and strict adherence to duty imposed
< staked his life on the fulfilling of this solemn charge >
< children are a solemn responsibility to their parents >
6. : somber, gloomy
< a suit of solemn black >
Synonyms: see ceremonial, serious
II. adverb
: solemnly |