Solemnity
noun
The state or quality of being serious and dignified.
The ceremony was conducted with great solemnity.
Often appears as...
- with great solemnity
- observe solemnity
noun
A formal, dignified rite or ceremony.
The solemnity of the occasion was marked by the ringing of bells.
Often appears as...
- observe a solemnity
- religious solemnity
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Formal
noun
A day or event that is characterized by a formal, serious, or earnest observance.
Christmas is a solemnity in the Christian calendar.
Often appears as...
- christian solemnity
- annual solemnity
noun
The state or quality of being serious and dignified.
The ceremony was conducted with great solemnity.
Often appears as...
- with great solemnity
- observe solemnity
noun
A formal, dignified rite or ceremony.
The solemnity of the occasion was marked by the ringing of bells.
Often appears as...
- observe a solemnity
- religious solemnity
Usage tips
Formal
noun
A day or event that is characterized by a formal, serious, or earnest observance.
Christmas is a solemnity in the Christian calendar.
Often appears as...
- christian solemnity
- annual solemnity
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Reverence
Used to describe events or moments where respect and honor are paramount, often in cultural contexts.
The audience maintained solemnity during the memorial service.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Sorrow
Solemnity is seriousness, but not necessarily sadness; it can accompany positive occasions too.
The award ceremony was filled with a sense of solemnity.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Occasions
Often relates to formal and official events where a respectful demeanor is expected.
The diplomats conducted their meeting with great solemnity.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Reverence
Used to describe events or moments where respect and honor are paramount, often in cultural contexts.
The audience maintained solemnity during the memorial service.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Sorrow
Solemnity is seriousness, but not necessarily sadness; it can accompany positive occasions too.
The award ceremony was filled with a sense of solemnity.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Occasions
Often relates to formal and official events where a respectful demeanor is expected.
The diplomats conducted their meeting with great solemnity.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Reverence
Used to describe events or moments where respect and honor are paramount, often in cultural contexts.
The audience maintained solemnity during the memorial service.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Sorrow
Solemnity is seriousness, but not necessarily sadness; it can accompany positive occasions too.
The award ceremony was filled with a sense of solemnity.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Occasions
Often relates to formal and official events where a respectful demeanor is expected.
The diplomats conducted their meeting with great solemnity.
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Paula Scher: Great...
That's because it is hard for most people to recognize seriousness, which is rare, but more comfortable to endorse solemnity, which is commonplace. Jogging, which is commonplace, and widely accepted as good for you, is solemn.
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Paula Scher: Great...
That's because it is hard for most people to recognize seriousness, which is rare, but more comfortable to endorse solemnity, which is commonplace. Jogging, which is commonplace, and widely accepted as good for you, is solemn.
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Paul Di Filippo
American Writer
Roald Dahl pioneered a new kind of literature for youngsters, one that dispensed with cant and solemnity, favoring anarchy and joy over duty and humbuggery while acknowledging that oftentimes no good deed goes unpunished. But ultimately, it was his sheer joie de vivre that carried the day.
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C. S. Lewis
British Writer
Some people write heavily, some write lightly. I prefer the light approach because I believe there is a great deal of false reverence about. There is too much solemnity and intensity in dealing with sacred matters; too much speaking in holy tones.
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Maya Angelou
American Poet
If you're serious, you really understand that it's important that you laugh as much as possible and admit that you're the funniest person you ever met. You have to laugh. Admit that you're funny. Otherwise, you die in solemnity.
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Queen Elizabeth II
English Royalty
I have been aware all the time that my peoples, spread far and wide throughout every continent and ocean in the world, were united to support me in the task to which I have now been dedicated with such solemnity.
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Arthur Schopenhauer
German Philosopher
There is no absurdity so palpable but that it may be firmly planted in the human head if you only begin to inculcate it before the age of five, by constantly repeating it with an air of great solemnity.
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Carmen Dell'Orefice
American Model
As a model, I didn't have an identity; I was a chameleon, a silent actress. I was an amorphous thing. I wasn't full of personality, I was full of solitude and solemnity. I wasn't a cover-girl type.
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Soren Kierkegaard
Danish Philosopher
Because of its tremendous solemnity death is the light in which great passions, both good and bad, become transparent, no longer limited by outward appearences.
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Ezra Pound
American Poet
Gloom and solemnity are entirely out of place in even the most rigorous study of an art originally intended to make glad the heart of man.
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Ambrose Bierce
American Journalist
Ability is commonly found to consist mainly in a high degree of solemnity.
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Russell Baker
American Journalist
Caution: These verses may be hazardous to your solemnity.
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Paul Di Filippo
American Writer
Roald Dahl pioneered a new kind of literature for youngsters, one that dispensed with cant and solemnity, favoring anarchy and joy over duty and humbuggery while acknowledging that oftentimes no good deed goes unpunished. But ultimately, it was his sheer joie de vivre that carried the day.
Quote examples
C. S. Lewis
British Writer
Some people write heavily, some write lightly. I prefer the light approach because I believe there is a great deal of false reverence about. There is too much solemnity and intensity in dealing with sacred matters; too much speaking in holy tones.
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Maya Angelou
American Poet
If you're serious, you really understand that it's important that you laugh as much as possible and admit that you're the funniest person you ever met. You have to laugh. Admit that you're funny. Otherwise, you die in solemnity.
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Queen Elizabeth II
English Royalty
I have been aware all the time that my peoples, spread far and wide throughout every continent and ocean in the world, were united to support me in the task to which I have now been dedicated with such solemnity.
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Arthur Schopenhauer
German Philosopher
There is no absurdity so palpable but that it may be firmly planted in the human head if you only begin to inculcate it before the age of five, by constantly repeating it with an air of great solemnity.
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Carmen Dell'Orefice
American Model
As a model, I didn't have an identity; I was a chameleon, a silent actress. I was an amorphous thing. I wasn't full of personality, I was full of solitude and solemnity. I wasn't a cover-girl type.
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Soren Kierkegaard
Danish Philosopher
Because of its tremendous solemnity death is the light in which great passions, both good and bad, become transparent, no longer limited by outward appearences.
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Ezra Pound
American Poet
Gloom and solemnity are entirely out of place in even the most rigorous study of an art originally intended to make glad the heart of man.
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Ambrose Bierce
American Journalist
Ability is commonly found to consist mainly in a high degree of solemnity.
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Russell Baker
American Journalist
Caution: These verses may be hazardous to your solemnity.
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