solemn

Example Sentences

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In a country of 9.6 million people, a million watched as a solemn Peter Magyar explained why he had had enough of his own party.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

In one sequence, a solemn Gregorian chant pivots to a tango as Grace and Rocky’s ships connect airlock-to-airlock in spinning orbit.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

Not all of the work here is so solemn.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

The latest example came Saturday at one of the most solemn moments a commander-in-chief can face: a dignified transfer at Dover Air Force Base.

From Salon • Mar. 9, 2026

Handsome, now fully awake, addressed his friend in a most solemn tone of voice.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el