solemn

[US]/ˈsɒləm/
[UK]/ˈsɑːləm/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.serious and dignified; characterized by deep sincerity or seriousness;grand and impressive

Phrases & Collocations

solemn ceremony

solemn vow

solemn declaration

solemn atmosphere

solemn promise

Example Sentences

give a solemn promise

a skirt of solemn black

a solemn High Mass.

the solemn pomp of a military funeral.

he had an owlish and solemn air.

he swore a solemn oath to keep faith.

I was sensible of her solemn grief.

We entered into a solemn bond.

The Premier's burial was a solemn occasion.

He wore an extraordinarily solemn expression.

His laughter was not becoming on that solemn occasion.

The new Embassador was received with solemn ceremonies.

The judge's tone was solemn as he pronounced sentence on the convicted murderer.

The solemn statement of the central government on this issue was featured in full in the newspapers.

He looked very solemn as he announced the news.

In a solemn voice,the councillor announced the names of the winners to the crowd.

In irised out had on urban area big land, ancient was the solemn manorial lord drives to eagerly anticipate us personally to visit him to construct to take vacation newly the manor.

Therefore are feasts so solemn and so rare,Since, seldom coming, in the long year set,Like stones of worth they thinly placed are,Or captain jewels in the carcanet.

Real-world Examples

She beamed, but became solemn at once.

Source: 7. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Its tone was indeed solemn and pervasive.

Source: Returning Home

We watched the solemn ceremony in the church.

Source: High-frequency vocabulary in daily life

What a world of solemn thought their monody compels!

Source: British Original Language Textbook Volume 6

Lily and Hugo laughed, but Albus and Rose looked solemn.

Source: 7. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Beijing has lodged solemn representations with Washington.

Source: CRI Online February 2023 Collection

" M'lord sounds very solemn. Have I displeased you" ?

Source: A Song of Ice and Fire: A Storm of Ice and Rain (Bilingual)

He is more solemn when he enters Strasbourg and its Cathedral.

Source: The Apocalypse of World War II

All you need to do is give me your solemn vow.

Source: Deadly Women

But next day was more solemn.

Source: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

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