Solemn - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈsɑːləm|  American pronunciation of the word solemn
Brit.  |ˈsɒləm|  British pronunciation of the word solemn

adjective

- dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises (syn: grave, sedate, sober)
a solemn promise
the judge was solemn as he pronounced sentence
- characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions (syn: earnest, sincere)
a film with a solemn social message

Extra examples

He spoke in a solemn and thoughtful manner.

He wore a very solemn expression on his face.

He recited the poem in a solemn voice.

A solemn crowd gathered around the grave.

We made a solemn promise to love each other forever.

...I deem it fitting that we mark this solemn occasion with a day of prayer and thanksgiving....

... although she is neither solemn nor pontifical, she may be the least flippant advice columnist in the business.

...an indecorous joke for a solemn moment in the marriage ceremony...

...both sides in the conflict agreed to an armistice during the solemn holy days...

...the undertaker wore black clothes and a solemn expression...

Following the bier, they sang a sad and solemn melody.

You can't duck out now, you made a solemn promise.

He explained it in his usual solemn mode.

No murmur waked the solemn still, save tinkling of a mountain rill.

The place tuned me to a solemn mood.

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