Solemnly: meaning, definitions and examples

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solemnly

 

[ หˆsษ‘lษ™mli ]

Adverb / Adjective
Context #1 | Adverb

speaking or acting in a serious and formal way

Mark spoke solemnly during the memorial service, honoring the lives lost. She nodded solemnly in agreement, showing her support for the cause. The judge looked solemnly at the defendant before delivering the verdict.

Synonyms

earnestly, gravely, seriously

Examples of usage

  • He spoke solemnly, his voice filled with emotion.
  • She nodded solemnly, understanding the gravity of the situation.
  • The priest looked solemnly at the grieving family.
Context #2 | Adjective

serious, formal, and dignified

The ceremony was a solemn occasion, with everyone dressed in black. His solemn expression conveyed the importance of the matter at hand. The room fell silent as the solemn music began to play.

Synonyms

dignified, grave, serious

Examples of usage

  • The atmosphere was solemn as they paid their respects.
  • He had a solemn demeanor as he delivered the eulogy.

Translations

Translations of the word "solemnly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น solenemente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เค‚เคญเฅ€เคฐเคคเคพ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช feierlich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengan khidmat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัƒั€ะพั‡ะธัั‚ะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uroczyล›cie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŽณใ‹ใซ(ใŠใ”ใใ‹ใซ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท solennellement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ solemnemente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ciddi bir ลŸekilde

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—„์ˆ™ํ•˜๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุฌุฏูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ slavnostnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ slรกvnostne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅบ„ไธฅๅœฐ (zhuฤngyรกn de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ slovesno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรกtรญรฐlega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐะปั‚ะฐะฝะฐั‚ั‚ั‹ ั‚าฏั€ะดะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒ“แƒฃแƒ แƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ciddi ลŸษ™kildษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ solemnemente

Etymology

The word 'solemnly' originated from the Middle English 'solempne' which came from the Old French 'solempne' and the Latin 'solemnis'. It has been used in English since the 14th century to convey a sense of seriousness and formality in speech or actions.

See also: solemn, solemnity, solemnized, solemnness.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,612 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.