Formal+solemn

  • 21solemn — adjective 1) a solemn occasion Syn: dignified, ceremonial, stately, formal, majestic, imposing, splendid, magnificent, grand 2) he looked very solemn Syn: serious, grave …

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  • 22formal — adjective 1) a formal dinner Syn: ceremonial, ceremonious, ritualistic, ritual, conventional, traditional; stately, courtly, solemn, dignified; elaborate, ornate, dressy; black tie Ant …

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  • 23solemn — /ˈsɒləm / (say soluhm) adjective 1. grave, sober, or mirthless, as a person, the face, speech, tone, mood, etc. 2. gravely or sombrely impressive; such as to cause serious thoughts or a grave mood: solemn music. 3. serious or earnest: solemn… …

  • 24solemn — /solam/ Formal; in regular form; with all the forms of a proceeding. As to solemn oath, see corporal oath as to solemn war, see war …

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  • 25formal — adjective 1) a formal dinner Syn: ceremonial, ritualistic, ritual, conventional, traditional, stately, solemn, elaborate 2) a very formal manner Syn: aloof, reserved, remote …

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  • 26solemn — adjective 1》 formal and dignified: a solemn procession. 2》 not cheerful; serious. 3》 deeply sincere. Derivatives solemnly adverb solemnness noun Origin ME (in the sense associated with religious rites ): from OFr. solemne, from L. sollemnis… …

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  • 27formal — Synonyms and related words: High Church, Latinate, accepted, acknowledged, adjectival, admitted, adverbial, anatomic, approved, architectonic, architectural, arranged, attributive, authorized, awkward, baccalaureate service, baptismal, being done …

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  • 28solemn — Synonyms and related words: Christian, Christianlike, Christianly, admiring, adorant, adoring, apotheosizing, arid, aristocratic, august, awe inspiring, awed, awesome, awestricken, awestruck, barren, believing, black, blah, blank, bleak, bloated …

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  • 29formal — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) adj. structural; external, superficial, outward; stylized, conventional, ceremonial, ritual[is tic], traditional; solemn, dignified; stuffy, strict, prim; correct, proper. See conformity, fashion,… …

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  • 30solemn — sol·emn || sÉ‘lÉ™m / sÉ’l adj. grave, somber, serious; ceremonial, formal, dignified; sincere, earnest …

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