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solemn

/ˈsɑləm/adjective2 syllables

Solemn means: dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises.

Synonyms for solemn14

adjective, as in dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

grave, sedate, sober, serious

adjective, as in characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

earnest, sincere, serious

also used for solemn

austere, frightful, demure, grievous, lack-laughter, thoughtful, sad, awe-inspiring

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What does solemn mean?2

adjective

1

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises“a grave God-fearing man”

2

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions“both sides were deeply in earnest, even passionate”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with solemn?2

two syllables

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Solemn in a sentence

  • The priest pretends to be solemn in public.unknown
  • They watched the solemn ceremony in the church with awe.unknown
  • It is so easy to be solemn; it is so hard to be frivolous.Scott
  • A solemn wisp of smoke rose from the shattered city.frzzl
  • A man with a bagpipe was piping a solemn tune at the funeral.kulupuJeti
  • But to-night the elderly servitor was solemn and unloquacious beyond his custom.Cangarejo
  • The king addressed the court with solemn authority.Igider
  • All at once, the Buddhist priest burst into laughter, spoiling the solemn atmosphere.CM

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Forms of solemn

as a adjective

comparative
solemner
superlative
solemnest