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Solemn Common

Solemn has 3 different meanings across 1 category:

Adjective

Definitions
Adjective
1

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

"a grave God-fearing man"

"a quiet sedate nature"

"as sober as a judge"

"a solemn promise"

"the judge was solemn as he pronounced sentence"

2

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

"both sides were deeply in earnest, even passionate"

"an entirely sincere and cruel tyrant"

"a film with a solemn social message"

3

Of or pertaining to religious ceremonies and rites; (generally) religious in nature; sacred.

"The congregation gathered for a solemn procession that honored their faith with deep reverence."

Example Sentences
"a grave God-fearing man" adjective
"a quiet sedate nature" adjective
"as sober as a judge" adjective
"a solemn promise" adjective
"the judge was solemn as he pronounced sentence" adjective
"both sides were deeply in earnest, even passionate" adjective
"an entirely sincere and cruel tyrant" adjective
"a film with a solemn social message" adjective
Related Terms
Rhyming Words
indemn condemn contemn unsolemn precondemn
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