Solemn
Solemn , adjective
[Old English solempne, Old French solempne, Latin solemnis, solennis, sollemnis, sollennis; sollus all, entire + annus a year; properly, that takes place every year; -- used especially of religious solemnities. Compare Silly, Annual.]
1.
Marked with religious rites and pomps; enjoined by, or connected with, religion; sacred.
His holy rites and solemn feasts profaned.
The worship of this image was advanced, and a solemn supplication observed everry year.
2.
Pertaining to a festival; festive; festal. [Obsolete]
On this solemn day.
3.
Stately; ceremonious; grand. [Archaic]
His feast so solemn and so rich.
To-night we hold a splemn supper.
4.
Fitted to awaken or express serious reflections; marked by seriousness; serious; grave; devout; as, a solemn promise; solemn earnestness.
Nor wanting power to mitigate and swage
With solemn touches troubled thoughts.
There reigned a solemn silence over all.
5.
Real; earnest; downright. [Obsolete & Rare]
Frederick, the emperor,... has spared no expense in strengthening this city; since which time we find no solemn taking it by the Turks.
6.
Affectedly grave or serious; as, to put on a solemn face.
A solemn coxcomb.
7.
(Law) Made in form; ceremonious; as, solemn war; conforming with all legal requirements; as, probate in solemn form. — Burrill
Collocations (1)
Solemn League and Covenant , See Covenant, 2.