Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Solemn, ceremonial, formal: Describes an event, occasion, or atmosphere that is conducted with full and proper formalities, dignity, and seriousness to highlight its importance or grandeur.
   • Grand, stately: Conveys a sense of impressive seriousness and splendid formality.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Lễ khai mạc Olympic được tổ chức rất long trọng. (The Olympic opening ceremony was held very solemnly/with great ceremony.)
  • Họ đã có một buổi lễ kỷ niệm long trọng. (They held a grand/formal commemoration ceremony.)
  • Bầu không khí trong phòng họp thật long trọng. (The atmosphere in the meeting room was truly solemn/formal.)

Advanced Usage

• "Tiếp đón long trọng": to receive/ welcome someone with full ceremonial honors.

  • Ngài đại sứ được tiếp đón long trọng tại phủ tổng thống. (The ambassador was solemnly received at the presidential palace.)

• "Tuyên thệ long trọng": to take a solemn oath.

  • Tân tổng thống tuyên thệ long trọng trước quốc hội. (The new president took the solemn oath before parliament.)

Variants and Related Words

• Long trọng hóa (verb): to solemnize, to make something formal/ceremonial.

  • Họ long trọng hóa sự kiện bằng một bài diễn văn. (They solemnized the event with a speech.)

• Sự long trọng (noun): solemnity, formality, grandeur.

  • Sự long trọng của buổi lễ khiến mọi người im lặng. (The solemnity of the ceremony made everyone quiet.)

Synonyms

• Trang nghiêm: solemn, dignified (often emphasizes respectful seriousness).
• Trọng thể: formal, ceremonious (highlights proper procedure and importance).
• Uy nghi: majestic, stately (emphasizes imposing dignity).

Related Phrases / Idioms

(Note: "Long trọng" itself is typically used as a standard adjective and does not commonly form phrasal verbs or idioms. Its usage is in fixed phrases describing formal events.) - "Mặc trang phục long trọng": to wear formal/ceremonial attire. - Khách mời được yêu cầu mặc trang phục long trọng. (Guests are requested to wear formal attire.)

Notes on Different Meanings

The term "long trọng viên" mentioned in the reference is an archaic or specific term for a person whose sole duty is to be present at a ceremony (a ceremonial attendant). This is a specialized compound noun, not a different meaning of the adjective "long trọng" itself.

1. solemn with ceremony