Solemnness: meaning, definitions and examples

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solemnness

 

[ หˆsษ‘หlษ™mnษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น solemnidade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เค‚เคญเฅ€เคฐเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ernsthaftigkeit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ keseriusan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัƒั€ะพั‡ะธัั‚ั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uroczystoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŽณ็ฒ›ใ•

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท solennitรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ solemnidad

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ciddiyet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—„์ˆ™ํ•จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌุฏูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vรกลพnost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vรกลพnosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅบ„ไธฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ resnost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ alvarleiki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐะปะผะฐา›ั‚ั‹ะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜แƒแƒ–แƒฃแƒšแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ciddilik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.