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solemnlyIn a serious, grave, or formal manner, often showing deep sincerity or respect. Used to describe actions or speech done with great dignity and importance.

Part of speech: ADVERB

Definition: In a serious, grave, or formal manner, often showing deep sincerity or respect. Used to describe actions or speech done with great dignity and importance.

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɑːləmli/

Korean meaning: 엄숙하게, 진지하게

Korean pronunciation: 솔럼리 (강세: 솔)

Example Sentences

  • The cat solemnly stared at the empty food bowl as if judging my tardiness.
  • She solemnly raised her right hand and took the oath of office.
  • The bride and groom solemnly exchanged vows in the beautiful chapel.

solemnly

ADVERB

//ˈsɑːləmli//

In a serious, grave, or formal manner, often showing deep sincerity or respect. Used to describe actions or speech done with great dignity and importance.

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💡 Concept

In a serious, grave, or formal manner, often showing deep sincerity or respect. Used to describe actions or speech done with great dignity and importance.

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solemnly rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Before the solemn assembly, he speaks with hands trembly!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈsɑːləmli/

🌳Etymology

Rootsolemn
Suffix--ly

Origin

From Latin 'sollemnis' meaning 'religious, sacred, ceremonial.' Originally used in ancient Rome to describe important religious rituals and state ceremonies.

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The cat solemnly stared at the empty food bowl as if judging my tardiness.

She solemnly raised her right hand and took the oath of office.

The bride and groom solemnly exchanged vows in the beautiful chapel.

😄 Fun example

My dog solemnly apologized by bringing me his favorite toy after destroying my slippers.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

gravelyseriouslyformallyreverentlyceremoniously

Antonyms

casuallyfrivolously