Looking for the meaning of the word SOLEMN in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SOLEMN with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Solemn
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
Middle English (in the sense ‘associated with religious rites’): from Old French solemne, from Latin sollemnis ‘customary, celebrated at a fixed date’, from sollus ‘entire’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈsɒləm
Dialects: British English
Definition:
formal and dignified
Short Definition:formal and dignified
Examples:- a solemn procession
Definition:
characterized by deep sincerity
Short Definition:characterized by deep sincerity
Examples:- he swore a solemn oath to keep faith
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