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solemnity
noun so·lem·ni·ty \sə-ˈlem-nə-tē\
: the quality of being formal or serious
solemnities : formal ceremonies
plural so·lem·ni·ties
Full Definition of SOLEMNITY
1
: formal or ceremonious observance of an occasion or event
2
: a solemn event or occasion
3
: a solemn condition or quality <the solemnity of his words>
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First Known Use of SOLEMNITY
14th century
Related to SOLEMNITY
- Synonyms
- earnest, graveness, gravity, intentness, serious-mindedness, seriousness, soberness, sobriety, earnestness, solemnness, staidness
- Antonyms
- facetiousness, flightiness, flippancy, frivolity, frivolousness, levity, lightheartedness, lightness, play, unseriousness
Rhymes with SOLEMNITY
SOLEMNITY Defined for Kids
solemnity
noun so·lem·ni·ty \sə-ˈlem-nə-tē\
plural so·lem·ni·ties
Definition of SOLEMNITY for Kids
1
: a serious or formal ceremony <The important visitors were welcomed with fitting solemnity.>
2
: formal dignity <He spoke with solemnity.>
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