Lexic.us

Definition of Solemn

1. Adjective. Dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises. "The judge was solemn as he pronounced sentence"

2. Adjective. Characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions. "A film with a solemn social message"

Definition of Solemn

1. a. Marked with religious rites and pomps; enjoined by, or connected with, religion; sacred.

Definition of Solemn

1. Adjective. Deeply serious and somber. ¹

2. Adjective. Somberly impressive. ¹

3. Adjective. Performed with great ceremony. ¹

4. Adjective. Sacred. ¹

5. Adjective. Gloomy or sombre. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Solemn

1. serious [adj -EMNER, -EMNEST] : SOLEMNLY [adv] - See also: serious

Lexicographical Neighbors of Solemn

solecist solecistic solecistical solecistically solecists solecize solecized solecizes solecizing soled

soledad pine solei solein soleless solely solemn (current term) solemner solemness solemnest solemnified

solemnifies solemnify solemnifying solemnisation solemnise solemnised solemnises solemnising solemnities solemnity

Literary usage of Solemn

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Catholic Encyclopedia: An International Work of Reference on the by Charles George Herbermann (1913)
"It marks a distinct departure from the Tridentine law, both as to the necessary age and other requirements for admission of men to solemn vows in orders, ..."

Other Resources: