solemn
Example Sentences
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The fact that it was a parlor game, not pointillism, that inspired the lyric is proof of Sondheim’s credo that “playful doesn’t mean trivial any more than solemn means serious.”
As our hearts break for Ukraine, America, and every democracy now fighting for its life, millions of people have reached out to President Zelenskyy in solemn solidarity.
From Salon
Standing in solemn opposition to such considerations, “No Other Land” examines an unconscionable and ongoing atrocity and simply lets it play out in all its unresolved anguish.
From Los Angeles Times
Through images laced in solemn lyricism, the filmmakers unearth the truth about what happened in a soul-crushing conclusion that’s sure to leave viewers speechless.
From Los Angeles Times
His face is expressionless and his voice is solemn.
From BBC
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