solemn — formal and dignified; serious and somber in manner or appearance
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: formal and dignified; serious and somber in manner or appearance
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɑːləm/
Korean meaning: 장엄한, 엄숙한, 진지한
Korean pronunciation: **솔**럼
Example Sentences
- The cat made a solemn vow to never knock things off the table again... which lasted exactly 5 minutes.
- The graduation ceremony was a solemn and meaningful event for all the families.
- His solemn face during the meeting made everyone think he was about to deliver bad news, but he was just concentrating on not falling asleep.
solemn
ADJECTIVE//ˈsɑːləm//
formal and dignified; serious and somber in manner or appearance
The bride and groom exchange solemn vows in the chapel
By the solemn column in autumn, heads bow in reverence
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'sollemnis' meaning formal, ceremonial, or customary. The word likely derives from 'sollus' (whole, entire) combined with 'annus' (year), originally referring to annual religious ceremonies performed in their entirety.
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📝Examples
“The cat made a solemn vow to never knock things off the table again... which lasted exactly 5 minutes.”
“The graduation ceremony was a solemn and meaningful event for all the families.”
“His solemn face during the meeting made everyone think he was about to deliver bad news, but he was just concentrating on not falling asleep.”
“The memorial service was conducted in a solemn atmosphere.”
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