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- [suh-lem-ni-tee]
- /səˈlɛm nɪ ti/
- /səˈlem.nɪ.ti/
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- [suh-lem-ni-tee]
- /səˈlɛm nɪ ti/
Definitions of solemnity word
- noun plural solemnity the state or character of being solemn; earnestness; gravity; impressiveness: the solemnity of a state funeral. 1
- noun plural solemnity Often, solemnities. a solemn observance, ceremonial proceeding, or special formality: the solemnities of Easter. 1
- noun plural solemnity Law. a formality that renders an act or document valid. 1
- abbreviation SOLEMNITY seriousness 1
- noun solemnity the state or quality of being solemn 0
- noun solemnity solemn ceremony, observance, celebration, etc 0
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Origin of solemnity
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English solempnete < Old French < Latin sollemnitās, equivalent to sollemnis solemn + -itās- -ity
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Parts of speech for Solemnity
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
solemnity popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
solemnity usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for solemnity
noun solemnity
- academism — academicism.
- ardency — having, expressive of, or characterized by intense feeling; passionate; fervent: an ardent vow; ardent love.
- asceticism — Asceticism is a simple, strict way of life with no luxuries or physical pleasures.
- austerity — Austerity is a situation in which people's living standards are reduced because of economic difficulties.
- ceremony — A ceremony is a formal event such as a wedding.
Antonyms for solemnity
noun solemnity
- anarchism — Anarchism is the belief that the laws and power of governments should be replaced by people working together freely.
- apery — imitative behaviour; mimicry
- brannigan — a noisy quarrel
- buffoonery — Buffoonery is foolish behaviour that makes you laugh.
- caricature — A caricature of someone is a drawing or description of them that exaggerates their appearance or behaviour in a humorous or critical way.
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