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Meanings of solemn in English
Usage of solemn in English
1
However, Mr Ahern's words merely looked and sounded like a solemn commitment.
2
Benita shuddered; the solemn awfulness of the place and scene oppressed her.
3
There was something solemn in the manner in which he stood upright.
4
Prince Djiddin was wrapped in the veil of a solemn personal seclusion.
5
And the University of Paris in solemn conclave ratified the above judgment.
6
The boy looked at the solemn face of the prisoner and chaffed:
7
She was grave, and cold, and solemn; Despard was gloomy and stern.
8
Only the solemn moonlight, only the motionless little figure in the arm-chair.
9
A great and solemn trust is being placed in the Irish people.
10
He did not want a solemn gathering; he wanted a carnival-like atmosphere.
11
Harmoniously blend their sounds; In solemn unison they give forth their notes.
12
And in this solemn hour he should have his day in court.
13
The moon was shining now in solemn glory on the white-shrouded Square.
14
Now the owl down in the country is such a solemn creature.
15
Every motion was in the most solemn way throughout the whole performance.
16
Kvothe stared at his student for a long moment, his expression solemn.
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Solemn through the time
Solemn across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
United States of America
Less common
Ireland
Less common