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- [sol-uh m]
- /ˈsɒl əm/
- /ˈsɒl.əm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sol-uh m]
- /ˈsɒl əm/
Definitions of solemn word
- adjective solemn grave, sober, or mirthless, as a person, the face, speech, tone, or mood: solemn remarks. 1
- adjective solemn gravely or somberly impressive; causing serious thoughts or a grave mood: solemn music. 1
- adjective solemn serious or earnest: solemn assurances. 1
- adjective solemn characterized by dignified or serious formality, as proceedings; of a formal or ceremonious character: a solemn occasion. 1
- adjective solemn made in due legal or other express form, as a declaration or agreement: a solemn oath. 1
- adjective solemn marked or observed with religious rites; having a religious character: a solemn holy day. 1
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Origin of solemn
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English solem(p)ne (< Old French) < Late Latin sōlennis, sōlempnis, Latin sōlemnis, variant of sollemnis consecrated, holy, derivative of sollus whole
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Parts of speech for Solemn
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
solemn popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for solemn
adj solemn
- austere — If you describe something as austere, you approve of its plain and simple appearance.
- broody — You say that someone is broody when they are thinking a lot about something in an unhappy way.
- ceremonial — Something that is ceremonial relates to a ceremony or is used in a ceremony.
- ceremonious — especially or excessively polite or formal
- chapfallen — dejected; downhearted; crestfallen
adjective solemn
- acroamatic — relating to oral communication
- dirgelike — (music) Resembling a dirge: slow and depressing.
- emphatic — Showing or giving emphasis; expressing something forcibly and clearly.
- hardboiled — Alternative spelling of hard-boiled.
- isolationist — a person who favors or works for isolationism.
Antonyms for solemn
adj solemn
- aglow — If something is aglow, it is shining and bright with a soft, warm light.
- back-slapping — Back-slapping is noisy, cheerful behaviour which people use in order to show affection or appreciation to each other.
- backslapping — Backslapping is noisy, cheerful behavior which people use in order to show affection or appreciation to each other.
- boffo — very good; highly successful
- boisterous — Someone who is boisterous is noisy, lively, and full of energy.
adjective solemn
- conversible — Capable of being converted.
- farcical — pertaining to or of the nature of farce.
- frolicsome — merrily playful; full of fun.
- gelastic — Pertaining to laughter, used in laughing, or to be the subject of laughter.
- imponderous — (obsolete) imponderable.
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