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solemn
deeply serious or formal in manner
Synonyms
Antonyms
- cheerful
- lighthearted
solemn in a sentence
The judge wore a solemn expression as she read the verdict.
He made a solemn promise to visit his grandmother every weekend.
Where it comes from
From Latin sollemnis 'annual, sacred, formal'
Memory hook
SO-LEMN — SOLE man standing alone looks grave and serious.
Read it in context
- The Hearing Room Narrative