Formal+solemn

  • 11solemn — late 13c., from O.Fr. solempne (Fr. solennel), from L. sollemnis formal, ceremonial, traditional, perhaps related to sollus whole (see SAFE (Cf. safe) (adj.) …

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  • 12solemn — 1 *ceremonial, ceremonious, formal, conventional Analogous words: liturgical, ritualistic (see corresponding nouns at FORM): *full, complete, plenary: imposing, august, majestic, magnificent (see GRAND) 2 *serious, grave, somber, sedate, earnest …

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  • 13solemn — ► ADJECTIVE 1) formal and dignified. 2) not cheerful; serious. 3) deeply sincere. DERIVATIVES solemnly adverb. ORIGIN originally in the sense «associated with religious rites»: from Latin sollemnis customary, celebrated at a fixed date …

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  • 14formal — conventional, ceremonious, *ceremonial, solemn Analogous words: systematic, methodical, *orderly, regular: *decorous, proper, seemly Antonyms: informal …

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  • 15solemn — solemnly, adv. solemnness, n. /sol euhm/, adj. 1. grave, sober, or mirthless, as a person, the face, speech, tone, or mood: solemn remarks. 2. gravely or somberly impressive; causing serious thoughts or a grave mood: solemn music. 3. serious or… …

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  • 16solemn — adj. 1 serious and dignified (a solemn occasion). 2 formal; accompanied by ceremony (a solemn oath). 3 mysteriously impressive. 4 (of a person) serious or cheerless in manner (looks rather solemn). 5 full of importance; weighty (a solemn warning) …

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  • 17solemn — sol•emn [[t]ˈsɒl əm[/t]] adj. 1) grave; mirthless: solemn remarks[/ex] 2) somberly sedate or profound: solemn music[/ex] 3) serious; earnest: solemn assurances[/ex] 4) of a formal or ceremonious character: a solemn occasion[/ex] 5) made in due… …

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  • 18solemn — [[t]sɒ̱ləm[/t]] 1) ADJ GRADED Someone or something that is solemn is very serious rather than cheerful or humorous. His solemn little face broke into smiles... He looked solemn. Syn: serious, sombre Derived words: solemnly ADV GRADED ADV with v …

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  • 19solemn — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) adj. awesome, impressive; grave, serious, dignified; sober; formal, ceremonious; reverent, ritualistic. See importance, dejection, piety, ostentation.Ant., light[weight], flippant. II (Roget s IV) modif …

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  • 20solemn — adjective 1) a solemn occasion Syn: dignified, ceremonious, ceremonial, stately, formal, courtly, majestic; imposing, awe inspiring, splendid, magnificent, grand Ant: frivolous 2) …

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