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- Dictionarysolemnity/səˈlɛmnɪti/
noun
- 1. the state or quality of being serious and dignified: "his ashes were laid to rest with great solemnity" Similar
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Put on a straight face when you think of the word solemnity; it is used for occasions that are all about seriousness and dignity. The word solemnity has been around since the fourteenth century helping people describe the mood of occasions ranging from funerals of beloved public figures to ceremonies welcoming United Nations dignitaries.
SOLEMNITY definition: 1. the quality of being serious: 2. the ways of behaving or the activities that are considered…. Learn more.
The adjective solemn comes from the Latin sollemnis, which means formal or ceremonial. You can still use it to describe a ceremony or event, but it's also a good word for talking about someone who's serious and sincere and maybe lacks a sense of humor about certain things.
Definition of solemnity noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
SOLEMN definition: 1. serious and without any humour: 2. an agreement that you make in a serious way and expect to…. Learn more.
3 meanings: 1. the state or quality of being solemn 2. solemn ceremony, observance, celebration, etc 3. law a formality.... Click for more definitions.
1. : formal or ceremonious observance of an occasion or event. 2. : a solemn event or occasion. 3. : a solemn condition or quality. the solemnity of his words. Synonyms. earnestness. graveness. gravity. intentness. serious-mindedness. seriousness. soberness. sobriety. solemnness. staidness. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus.
noun. solemnities. Solemn feeling, character, or appearance; serious or awesome quality; gravity. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Solemn ceremony, ritual, observance, etc. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. The formality needed to validate an act, contract, etc. Webster's New World. Synonyms: gravity. solemness. staidness.
Solemnity definition: the state or character of being solemn; earnestness; gravity; impressiveness. See examples of SOLEMNITY used in a sentence.
SOLEMNITY meaning: 1 : the quality of being formal or serious; 2 : formal ceremonies.
