Formal+solemn

  • 51Act of indemnity — Act Act ([a^]kt), n. [L. actus, fr. agere to drive, do: cf. F. acte. See {Agent}.] 1. That which is done or doing; the exercise of power, or the effect, of which power exerted is the cause; a performance; a deed. [1913 Webster] That best portion… …

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  • 52covenant — I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French, from present participle of covenir to be fitting, from Latin convenire Date: 14th century 1. a usually formal, solemn, and binding agreement ; compact 2. a. a written agreement or promise… …

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  • 53Krönungsmesse "Coronation Mass" — The Krönungsmesse Coronation Mass (Mass No. 15 in C major, KV 317; sometimes Mass No. 16), composed in 1779, is one of the most popular of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart s 17 extant settings of the Ordinary of the Mass. This setting, like the majority… …

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  • 54protestation — noun a formal solemn objection or other declaration See Also: protest …

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  • 55Coronation Mass (Mozart) — The Krönungsmesse (German for Coronation Mass) (Mass No. 15 in C major, KV 317; sometimes Mass No. 16), composed in 1779, is one of the most popular of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart s 17 extant settings of the Ordinary of the Mass. This setting, like… …

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  • 56primitive — a. 1. Original, primeval, primal, primordial, aboriginal, prime, primary, pristine, first. 2. Old fashioned, quaint, simple, unsophisticated. 3. Original, primary, radical, underived. 4. Formal solemn, prim, grave …

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  • 57official — 1. adjective 1) an official inquiry Syn: authorized, approved, validated, authenticated, certified, accredited, endorsed, sanctioned, licensed, recognized, accepted, legitimate, legal, lawful, valid, bona fide, proper …

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  • 58ceremonious — *ceremonial, formal, solemn, conventional Analogous words: impressive, *moving: *decorous, seemly, proper: stately, imposing, majestic, grandiose (see GRAND) Antonyms: unceremonious, informal …

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  • 59liturgical — adj ritual, ceremonial, formal, solemn; sacerdotal, hieratical, liturgic; sacramental, eucharis tic, baptismal, chrismal, paschal; ceremonious, ritualistic, formular, Sabbatarian, sacramentarian; litur giological, euchological …

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  • 60state — n 1. condition, stage, phase; situation, circumstance, state of affairs; form, shape. 2. predicament, scrape, plight, quandary, dilemma, fix, corner, pinch, Inf. pickle. 3. standing, rank, status, place, position, estate, station, place, footing; …

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