solemnity
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7.0
- noun
- /səˈlɛm.nə.ti/
- Formal
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solemnidad
- The memorial service was filled with solemnity, honoring the lives lost in the tragedy.
- great solemnity
- solemnity and joy
I'm going to like, people don't understand the difference between solemnity and seriousness.
- I'm going to like, people don't understand the difference between solemnity and seriousness.
- His story came to exceed what he did, since there is a certain solemnity in his lies.
Examples
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Three and three, we'll hold a feast in great solemnity.
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But being there that morning, I was reminded of the solemnity and seriousness of the situation.
Blog text (16) -
We'll hold a feast in great solemnity!
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Diana managed to keep her face straight; with a solemnity equal to his, she answered, "I had a cat once."
Fiction book (1992) -
They add solemnity to great occasions.
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He would certainly appreciate the solemnity and quietness of this moment.
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You are hereby ordered to display dignity befitting the solemnity of the occasion.
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In the stern of the boat, the polesman stands in the watchful solemnity of his task.
Fiction book (1995) -
I'm confident you'll handle the sendoff of my mortal remains with all the dignity and solemnity that such an occasion calls for.
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Jason Plover's life had been an edifice that he had built to demonstrate the solemnity of his endeavor.
Fiction book (1994)
Synonyms
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6.1
A serious, calm way of behaving that shows something is important
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2.7
A calm and honest way of speaking or acting that shows you mean what you say
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5.4
A serious way of behaving that follows rules and tradition
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4.9
A serious, sincere feeling that shows you really care and try hard
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5.9
A serious and calm way of behaving
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7.2
A calm, serious, and impressive way of behaving or looking
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5.2
A calm, serious way of behaving that shows respect or deep thought
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8.4
A polite way of behaving that follows social rules
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4.6
A calm, quiet way of behaving that shows you are thinking about important things
A serious and calm way of behaving that shows respect
A serious, calm way of speaking or acting that shows importance
Quiet and serious behavior that shows self control
Serious, calm, and dignified behavior
A serious feeling that makes people respect someone or something
A way of acting that is very formal and polite, often during ceremonies
A quality of following set social rules and polite behavior
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Etymology
The word solemnity comes from the old Latin word sollemnis, a word for formal religious ceremonies and the source of English solemn. A helpful way to remember it is that sollemnis may be linked to sol 'sun', because many old ceremonies followed the sun's yearly cycle, so solemnity means a serious, formal, and dignified feeling.