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Definitions

solemn

[sol-uhm] / ˈsɒl əm /
ADJECTIVE
quiet, serious
Synonyms
STRONGEST
dignified earnest funereal glum intense pensive portentous reflective sedate sober somber stern thoughtful weighty
WEAK
austere brooding cold sober deliberate downbeat grave heavy matter of life and death moody no-fooling no-nonsense staid
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cheerful excited happy ignorant joyful light lively thoughtless trivial unimportant unthoughtful
WEAK
frivolous funny insignificant laughing ordinary unimpressive unsacred usual
ADJECTIVE
impressive, sacred
Synonyms
STRONGEST
dignified formal grand holy momentous religious reverential
WEAK
august awe-inspiring ceremonial ceremonious conventional devotional divine full grave hallowed imposing magnificent majestic ostentatious overwhelming plenary ritual sanctified stately venerable
Antonyms
STRONGEST
insignificant irreligious unimportant
WEAK
frivolous funny laughing light ordinary unimpressive unsacred usual

Example Sentences

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"Today, we come together in solemn solidarity to affirm truth and pursue a route to healing and reparative justice. The adoption of this resolution serves as a safeguard against forgetting," said Mahama.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

The visit marks the second time since the Feb. 28 launch of the war with Iran that Trump has attended the solemn military ritual known as a dignified transfer, the Associated Press reported.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

William and Kate spent the weekend in black, attending solemn ceremonies and wreath-layings for fallen soldiers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

There were smiles and waves, but also solemn expressions.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

God forbid that we falter or recoil from performing our solemn duty.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.