solemnly

Thân thiện

The judge solemnly reads the verdict in the courtroom.

Definition

1. Adverb:
   • In a serious, grave, and dignified manner: The word "solemnly" describes performing an action with deep sincerity, formality, and earnestness, often in a way that inspires respect or reflects the importance of an occasion.
   • With a serious and sober attitude: It conveys an absence of levity, humor, or casualness, indicating that something is being treated with great weight or consequence.

Usage Examples

• Adverb:
  • The witnesses swore solemnly to tell the truth. (They made their oath with deep seriousness and sincerity.)
  • The leader spoke solemnly about the challenges ahead. (The leader addressed the topic in a grave and earnest manner.)
  • They stood solemnly during the moment of silence. (They maintained a dignified and serious posture.)

Advanced Usage

• "to state/declare/affirm solemnly": to say something with formal and profound seriousness, often in a legal or ceremonial context.
  • The new citizens pledged solemnly to uphold the laws of the country.
• Used to describe ceremonial or ritual actions: Often modifies verbs associated with formal proceedings, vows, or observances.
  • The treaty was signed solemnly by both heads of state.

Variants and Related Words

• Solemn (adjective): serious, formal, and dignified.
  • A solemn ceremony.
• Solemnity (noun): the state or quality of being solemn; a formal, dignified rite or ceremony.
  • The solemnity of the occasion.
• Solemnize (verb): to perform or observe with formal rites or ceremonies.
  • To solemnize a marriage.

Synonyms

• Earnestly: With sincere and intense conviction.
• Gravely: In a serious or solemn manner.
• Soberly: In a serious, sensible, and solemn way.
• Formally: In accordance with convention or etiquette; officially.

Antonyms

• Lightheartedly: In a cheerful and carefree manner.
• Casually: In a relaxed and informal way.
• Flippantly: Not showing a serious or respectful attitude.

Related Phrases and Idioms

• "To take something solemnly": To accept or regard something with great seriousness and commitment.
  • He took his responsibilities as a guardian very solemnly.
• "Solemnly swear": A common collocation emphasizing the gravity and binding nature of an oath.
  • I solemnly swear that my testimony is true.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in a grave and sedate manner
   • the judge sat there solemnly