solemn
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++sol·emn /ˈsɒləm $ ˈsɑː-/ ●○○ adjective 1 SERIOUS PERSONvery serious and not happy, for example because something bad has happened or because you are at an important occasion 严肃的，庄重的 a solemn expression 严肃的表情 Their faces suddenly grew solemn. 他们的脸突然变得严肃起来。 a solemn procession of mourners 庄重的送葬队伍► see thesaurus at serious2 PROMISEa solemn promise is one that is made very seriously and with no intention of breaking it 〔诺言等〕郑重的 a solemn vow 郑重的誓约 I’ll never be unfaithful again. I give you my solemn word. 我再也不会对你不忠了，我郑重向你保证。3 SERIOUS PERSONperformed in a very serious way 〔仪式〕庄严的，隆重的solemn ritual/ceremony 隆重的仪式/典礼 —solemnly adverb
Examples from the Corpus
solemn• Hence peace-makings were solemn and formal occasions, committing groups of people to restraint.• His movements were solemn and precise.• It was simple and quaint and the terrain around them was solemn and rugged.• solemn music• As the child subjected him to a solemn, no-nonsense appraisal, Ashley's heart began to hammer behind her ribs.• The occasion was a solemn one, and he wondered a little nervously how she would carry it off.• At that point, the solemn political discussion between Eleanor and young Joe ended abruptly, and Eleanor hurried off to bed.• Everyone stood respectfully, and looked solemn throughout the funeral service.• The judge read the verdict in a clear and solemn voice.solemn word• All I gave was my solemn word.• I gave her my most solemn word of honor that I loved her.• What fine, solemn words these are!From Longman Business Dictionarysolemnsol‧emn /ˈsɒləmˈsɑː-/ adjective1solemn and bindingLAW an agreement that is solemn and binding is recognized in lawOnly on the basis of a solemn and binding undertaking did they allow the purchase to proceed.2solemn oath/promise/pledge etc a promise that is made very seriously and with no intention of breaking itHe gave his testimony under solemn oath.The President had betrayed a solemn pledge.Origin solemn (1300-1400) Old French solemne, from Latin solemnis “ceremonial, formal, solemn”sol·emn adjectiveChineseSyllable
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solemn
sol‧emn /ˈsɒləm $ ˈsɑː-/
adjective
a solemn expression
Their faces suddenly grew solemn.
a solemn procession of mourners
2. a solemn promise is one that is made very seriously and with no intention of breaking it:
a solemn vow
I’ll never be unfaithful again. I give you my solemn word.
3. performed in a very serious way
solemn ritual/ceremony
—solemnly adverb
■ not joking
▪serious not joking or laughing, or not pretending: His voice sounded serious. | They seem to be serious about their relationship.
▪solemn very serious because of an important or sad occasion or ceremony: My father looked solemn, the way grown-ups look at funerals. | The judge read the verdict in a solemn voice.
▪grave written quiet and very serious – used especially about the way people look when something important or worrying happens: She consulted Doctor Staples and returned looking grave. | He listened with a grave expression on his face.
▪sombre British English (also somber American English) /ˈsɒmbə $ ˈsɑːmbər/ written sad, quiet, or serious because something unpleasant or worrying has happened or is going to happen: They sat in sombre silence. | The meeting began in a sombre mood.
▪earnest very serious and sincere – often used about someone who is young and not very experienced: He was a rather earnest-looking young man. | ‘That’s wrong,’ she said, her voice sounding very earnest.
sol‧emn /ˈsɒləm $ ˈsɑː-/
adjective Date: 1300-1400
Language: Old French
Origin: solemne, from Latin solemnis 'ceremonial, formal, solemn'
1. very serious and not happy, for example because something bad has happened or because you are at an important occasion:Language: Old French
Origin: solemne, from Latin solemnis 'ceremonial, formal, solemn'
2. a solemn promise is one that is made very seriously and with no intention of breaking it:
3. performed in a very serious way
solemn ritual/ceremony
—solemnly adverb
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