solemn
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[edit] English
[edit] Etymology
From Latin sollemnis (“‘ritual; festive, solemn’”), via sōlemnis, Late Latin sōlennis and sōlempnis, and Middle English solemne, Old French solempne.
[edit] Pronunciation
[edit] Adjective
solemn (comparative more solemn, superlative most solemn)
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Positive |
Comparative |
Superlative |
- Deeply serious and somber.
- Somberly impressive.
- Performed with great ceremony.
- Sacred.
- Gloomy or sombre.
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[edit] Translations
somberly impressive
performed with great ceremony
sacred
gloomy or sombre
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