Solemnness: meaning, definitions and examples
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solemnness
[ หsษหlษmnษs ]
feeling
The state or quality of being serious and dignified.
Synonyms
dignity, gravity, seriousness, solemnity.
Examples of usage
- He spoke with solemnness as he delivered the eulogy at the funeral.
- The solemnness of the occasion was evident in the silent room.
- Her face showed the solemnness of the situation.
- The solemnness of his tone indicated the importance of the message.
- The church was filled with a sense of solemnness during the ceremony.
atmosphere
A feeling of seriousness or gravity in an atmosphere or situation.
Synonyms
earnestness, gravity, seriousness, solemnity.
Examples of usage
- The solemnness of the courtroom added to the tension of the trial.
- The solemnness of the meeting made everyone pay attention.
- The solemnness of the event was palpable in the room.
- The solemnness of the moment was broken by a sudden noise.
- The solemnness of the memorial service touched everyone present.
Translations
Translations of the word "solemnness" in other languages:
๐ต๐น solemnidade
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเคญเฅเคฐเคคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Ernsthaftigkeit
๐ฎ๐ฉ keseriusan
๐บ๐ฆ ััะพัะธัััััั
๐ต๐ฑ uroczystoลฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๅณ็ฒใ
๐ซ๐ท solennitรฉ
๐ช๐ธ solemnidad
๐น๐ท ciddiyet
๐ฐ๐ท ์์ํจ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฌุฏูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ vรกลพnost
๐ธ๐ฐ vรกลพnosลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๅบไธฅ
๐ธ๐ฎ resnost
๐ฎ๐ธ alvarleiki
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐะปะผะฐาััะปัา
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแ แแแแฃแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ciddilik
๐ฒ๐ฝ solemnidad
Etymology
The word 'solemnness' is derived from the Middle English word 'solempne' which came from the Old French 'solempne', ultimately from the Latin 'sollennis'. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century. The concept of solemnness has always been associated with seriousness, dignity, and gravity in various contexts.
See also: solemn, solemnity, solemnized, solemnly.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,044, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.