| 单词 | solemn |
| 释义 | solemn —solemnly, adv. —solemnness, n. /sol"euhm/, adj. 1. grave, sober, or mirthless, as a person, the face, speech, tone, or mood: solemn remarks. 2. gravely or somberly impressive; causing serious thoughts or a grave mood: solemn music. 3. serious or earnest: solemn assurances. 4. characterized by dignified or serious formality, as proceedings; of a formal or ceremonious character: a solemn occasion. 5. made in due legal or other express form, as a declaration or agreement: a solemn oath. 6. marked or observed with religious rites; having a religious character: a solemn holy day. 7. uttered, prescribed, or made according to religious forms: a solemn ban on sacrifice. [1275-1325; ME solem(p)ne ( < OF) < LL solennis, solempnis, L solemnis, var. of sollemnis consecrated, holy, deriv. of sollus whole] Syn. 1. unsmiling, serious. See grave2. 2. august, imposing, stately. 4. ritual, ceremonial. 6. devotional, sacred. Ant. 1. humorous. 2. trivial. |
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