solemn

Pronunciation: /ˈsɒləm/

The English word “solemn” has 5 meanings listed here.

adjective

Of or pertaining to religious ceremonies and rites; (generally) religious in nature; sacred.
Characterized by or performed with appropriate or great ceremony or formality.
Deeply serious and sombre; grave.
Inspiring serious feelings or thoughts; sombrely impressive.
Cheerless, gloomy, sombre.

Etymology

From Middle English solempne, solemne (“performed with religious ceremony or reverence; devoted to religious observances, sacred; ceremonious, formal; of a vow: made under a religious sanction, binding; religious celebration, celebration of a feast day; famous, well-known; important; grand, imposing; awe-inspiring, impressive; grave, serious; dignified; enunciated or held formally”) [and other…

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