26984 words

solemn

3 definitions • 6 examples
1
serious and without any humour:

Examples:

a solemn face/voice
solemn music
Everyone looked very solemn.
2
an agreement that you make in a serious way and expect to keep:

Examples:

I'd made a solemn promise and I was determined to keep it.
3

Examples:

He looked stern and solemn, and rarely spoke.
The memorial was a very solemn occasion.

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