solemnly
57
4.2
- adverb
- /ˈsɑːləmli/
- Formal
:
solemnemente
- Do you solemnly swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help you God?
- solemnly swear
- solemnly declare
- solemnly define
And it says, I solemnly swear that I'm up to no good.
- And it says, I solemnly swear that I'm up to no good.
- So, once more, much more solemnly, are these people high or what?
- I Max peleg day solemnly swear to go to the gym every day without meth.
Examples
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Yet, we symbolically date our nationhood from it, and each year we solemnly commemorate it.
Academic text (1993) -
Jilly walked toward him with her own quiet dignity and looked solemnly into his face.
Fiction book (1990) -
So I am here to solemnly swear to do them next week.
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Do you solemnly swear to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, so help you God?
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"If you should change your mind about leaving, I mean," she added solemnly, "I could manage twenty thousand."
Fiction book (1991) -
For weeks, Andrea had solemnly announced this information to nearly everyone she met.
Fiction book (1991) -
Do you solemnly swear that the testimony you're about to give is the whole truth and nothing but the truth, so help you God?
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When asked to comment on the increased security at the press conference, De La Hoya solemnly conceded, "I feel embarrassed."
Academic text (2013) -
"That's the truth?" He nodded solemnly, intent on quashing such unsuitable thoughts before they took root.
Fiction book (1991) -
During the ceremony, the leader spoke solemnly about the importance of peace and unity.
Synonyms
216
2.5
In a real and honest way, not pretending
152
1.0
In a way that shows true feelings without pretending
34
4.6
In a very serious way that shows something is important
32
4.8
To do something with serious effort and not as a joke
20
3.9
In a serious and honest way that shows a strong wish
8
4.2
In a serious, calm way that does not show excitement
7
5.5
In a way that shows deep respect
3
5.5
In a serious and sad way
1
5.5
In a calm, slow, and dignified way
1
7.5
In a way that shows deep respect for someone or something
In a serious, careful way that shows importance
In a serious, calm way without showing excitement
In a sincere and honest way that shows true feeling
Antonyms
How Solemnly
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Solemnly comes from the old Latin word sollemnis, which was used for special ceremonies and meant 'for a ceremony'. So solemnly, related to solemn, means doing something in a 'serious and respectful' way.