Solemn: meaning, definitions and examples

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solemn

 

[ หˆsษ’lษ™m ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

serious

Formal and dignified; not cheerful or smiling. Marked by a firm determination; resolved. Characterized by deep sincerity.

Synonyms

earnest, grave, serious, serious-minded, sincere

Examples of usage

  • He had a solemn expression on his face.
  • The judge's solemn demeanor commanded respect.
  • She made a solemn promise to her grandmother.
  • The soldiers stood solemn and still during the ceremony.
  • The funeral service was a solemn occasion.
Context #2 | Adjective

ceremonial

Characterized by ceremony or ritual; formal and dignified.

Synonyms

ceremonial, dignified, formal, ritualistic, solemnized

Examples of usage

  • The wedding was a solemn affair.
  • The inauguration of the president was a solemn event.
  • The royal family attended the solemn procession.
  • The priest led the solemn prayer.
  • The courtroom was filled with a solemn atmosphere.
Context #3 | Adjective

deeply felt

Deeply earnest, sincere, or serious in feeling or manner.

Synonyms

earnest, grave, heartfelt, serious, sincere

Examples of usage

  • There was a solemn silence in the room.
  • She gave a solemn vow of loyalty.
  • His words were filled with solemn meaning.
  • The painting captured the solemn beauty of the landscape.
  • The atmosphere in the cathedral was solemn and reverent.

Translations

Translations of the word "solemn" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น solene

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เค‚เคญเฅ€เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช feierlich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ khidmat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัƒั€ะพั‡ะธัั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uroczysty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่˜ๅŽณใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท solennel

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ solemne

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ciddi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—„์ˆ™ํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุณู…ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ slavnostnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ slรกvnostnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅบ„ไธฅ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ slovesen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรกtรญรฐlegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐะปั‚ะฐะฝะฐั‚ั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ–แƒ”แƒ˜แƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™ntษ™nษ™li

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ solemne

Etymology

The word 'solemn' originated from the Latin word 'sollemnis', meaning 'religious, solemn, formal, ceremonial'. It has been used in English since the 14th century to describe something serious, formal, or deeply felt. Over the years, 'solemn' has maintained its sense of dignity and seriousness in various contexts, from ceremonies and rituals to personal vows and promises.

See also: solemnity, solemnized, solemnly, solemnness.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,582 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.