solemnness

sol·emn

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [sol-uh m]
- /ˈsɒl əm/
- /ˈsɒ.ləm.nəs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sol-uh m]
- /ˈsɒl əm/

Definitions of solemnness word

adjective solemnness grave, sober, or mirthless, as a person, the face, speech, tone, or mood: solemn remarks. 1
adjective solemnness gravely or somberly impressive; causing serious thoughts or a grave mood: solemn music. 1
adjective solemnness serious or earnest: solemn assurances. 1
adjective solemnness characterized by dignified or serious formality, as proceedings; of a formal or ceremonious character: a solemn occasion. 1
adjective solemnness made in due legal or other express form, as a declaration or agreement: a solemn oath. 1
adjective solemnness marked or observed with religious rites; having a religious character: a solemn holy day. 1

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Origin of solemnness

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 Solemnness

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Solemnness

solemnness 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.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for solemnness

noun solemnness

academism — academicism.
convenance — suitable behaviour; propriety
conventionality — the quality or characteristic of being conventional, esp in behaviour, thinking, etc
formality — condition or quality of being formal; accordance with required or traditional rules, procedures, etc.; conventionality.
graveness — serious or solemn; sober: a grave person; grave thoughts.

All 10 Synonyms of solemnness