Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Solemnly respectful: Characterized by a serious, dignified, and deeply respectful manner or attitude.
   • Serious and respectful: Combining earnestness with a profound sense of reverence or deference.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Thầy giáo có thái độ nghiêm cẩn trong lễ chào cờ. (The teacher has a solemnly respectful attitude during the flag-raising ceremony.)
  • Một nhà nghiên cứu cần có tác phong làm việc nghiêm cẩn. (A researcher needs a serious and respectful working style.)
  • Anh ấy lắng nghe một cách nghiêm cẩn. (He listened in a solemnly respectful manner.)

Advanced Usage

• This word is often used in formal, ceremonial, or scholarly contexts to describe a demeanor that is both grave and reverent. It implies a high degree of self-discipline and propriety.

Variants and Related Words

• Nghiêm trang (adj): solemn, dignified, formal (often used for ceremonies or appearances; lacks the strong connotation of "respectful" found in "nghiêm cẩn").
• Cung kính (adj): reverent, deferential (emphasizes respect but may not include the serious/solemn aspect of "nghiêm cẩn").

Synonyms

• Reverent: Feeling or showing deep and solemn respect.
• Solemn: Formal and dignified; characterized by deep sincerity.
• Deferential: Showing humility and respect.

Related Idioms

• : To maintain a solemnly respectful attitude.
  • Mọi người đều giữ thái độ nghiêm cẩn trước anh linh liệt sĩ. (Everyone maintained a solemnly respectful attitude before the spirits of the martyrs.)

1. Solemnly respectful