solemn

/'sɔləm/
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solemn

The judge made a solemn promise to uphold the law.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Deeply serious and earnest: Characterized by a firm, sincere, and often humorless belief or commitment.
    • Formal and dignified: Marked by or conducted with serious formality or ceremony.
    • Gravely impressive: Having an appearance or manner that is serious, somber, and commands respect.
Examples of Usage
  • Adjective:
    • The judge gave a solemn warning to the defendant.
    • They made a solemn vow to always protect each other.
    • The ceremony had a solemn atmosphere.
    • His face was solemn as he delivered the bad news.
Advanced Usage
  • "in solemn form": According to the strictest legal or ceremonial requirements.
    • The treaty was signed in solemn form by all parties.
  • "solemn and binding": Used to emphasize the seriousness and enforceability of a promise or agreement.
    • They entered into a solemn and binding contract.
Variants and Related Words
  • Solemnity (noun): The state or quality of being solemn.
    • The solemnity of the occasion demanded silence.
  • Solemnize (verb): To perform or observe with formal ceremony.
    • The priest will solemnize their marriage.
  • Solemnly (adverb): In a serious and formal manner.
    • He solemnly swore to tell the truth.
Synonyms
  • Earnest: Showing sincere conviction.
  • Grave: Serious and somber.
  • Sober: Marked by seriousness.
  • Sedate: Calm, dignified, and composed.
  • Stately: Majestic and dignified in manner.
Related Phrases
  • Solemn promise: A promise made with great seriousness and commitment.
    • He gave his solemn promise to return.
  • Solemn occasion: A formal and serious event.
    • A funeral is a solemn occasion.
  • Solemn duty: A responsibility undertaken with deep seriousness.
    • It is a soldier's solemn duty to defend their country.
Related Idioms
  • As solemn as a judge: Extremely serious and grave in manner.
    • He sat there, as solemn as a judge, listening to the testimony.
solemn

The judge made a solemn promise to uphold the law.

Adjective
  1. characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
    • both sides were deeply in earnest, even passionate
    • an entirely sincere and cruel tyrant
    • a film with a solemn social message
  2. dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
    • a grave God-fearing man
    • a quiet sedate nature
    • as sober as a judge
    • a solemn promise
    • the judge was solemn as he pronounced sentence

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