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solemness

solemness

7.5
A serious and calm way of behaving that shows respect
  • noun
  • /ˈsɑːləmnəs/
  • Formal
translation icon : solemnidad
  • There was a certain solemness in the ceremony that moved everyone present.

Examples

  • The judge's solemness commanded respect in the courtroom.

  • She spoke with great solemness during the memorial service.

  • His voice carried the solemness of someone delivering grave news.

  • The solemness of the ceremony was palpable.

  • The judge's solemness commanded respect in the courtroom.

  • There was a certain solemness in the ceremony that moved everyone present.

  • She spoke with great solemness during the memorial service.

Synonyms

gravity
vssolemness
65 6.1

A serious, calm way of behaving that shows something is important

focuses more on reserved, dignified seriousness than on sheer weight
seriousness
vssolemness
53 2.7

A calm and honest way of speaking or acting that shows you mean what you say

adds a formal, dignified quality beyond simple earnest sincerity
solemnity
vssolemness
  • Formal
9 7.0

A serious, formal feeling that shows respect

is the same dignified seriousness used across contexts rather than only ceremonies
earnestness
vssolemness
8 4.9

A serious, sincere feeling that shows you really care and try hard

is more about formal, dignified seriousness than personal commitment
sobriety
vssolemness
  • Formal
5 5.9

A serious and calm way of behaving

stresses dignified solemnity more than restrained practical calm
somberness
vssolemness
  • US
1 6.5

A serious, sad mood that feels quiet and heavy

keeps dignified seriousness without the added sadness or gloom
soberness
vssolemness
1 5.2

A calm, serious way of behaving that shows respect or deep thought

emphasizes formal, dignified seriousness rather than plain thoughtfulness
graveness
vssolemness
7.6

A serious, calm way of speaking or acting that shows importance

leans more toward composed dignity than merely the severity of matter
sedateness
vssolemness
8.1

Quiet and serious behavior that shows self control

focuses on ceremonious dignity rather than only calm composure
staidness
vssolemness
8.1

Serious, calm, and dignified behavior

leans more to formal solemn quality than conservative steadiness

Antonyms

9 6.7

Light, silly behavior that is not serious

A cheerful, carefree feeling that makes people relax

How Solemn

dignity
398 3.2
solemness
  • Formal
7.5
seriousness
53 2.7
earnestness
8 4.9

Surface Forms

solemness singular
solemnesses plural

Morphology

solemness = solemn (transparent) = solemn + ness

Direct and regular noun formation from the adjective 'solemn' indicating the state or quality of being solemn.

Etymology

Solemness comes from an old Latin word sollemnis, which meant 'ceremonial' or 'done on a special day'. So, like the common word solemn, solemness describes a serious, dignified feeling you have at a formal ceremony.