solemn

Definitions


[ˈsɒləm], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- formal and dignified
(e.g: a solemn procession)

- characterized by deep sincerity
(e.g: he swore a solemn oath to keep faith)


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Origin:
Middle English (in the sense ‘associated with religious rites’): from Old French solemne, from Latin sollemnis ‘customary, celebrated at a fixed date’, from sollus ‘entire’




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