solemnity

Example Sentences

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All this helps relieve the museum’s windowless solemnity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 29, 2025

It’s evidence of an unorthodox communication disposition developing within the party, away from the solemnity that has defined its reputation throughout the failure of the past decade.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2025

Despite its respectful restraint, “Eric LaRue” can be smothering in its solemnity, leaving Janice feeling one-note rather than a woman lost in her tangle of emotions.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2025

Not different in how it was done or the solemnity of the moment as MPs fell quiet and listened respectfully.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2025

“I were,” said Joe, with emphasis and solemnity.

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens