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Meaning
Adj
●
In Christianity & Religion:
Of or
pertaining
to
religious
ceremonies
and
rites
; (generally)
religious
in
nature
; sacred.
●
Characterized by or
performed
with
appropriate
or great
ceremony
or formality.
●
Deeply
serious
and
sombre
; grave.
●
Inspiring
serious
feelings
or
thoughts
;
sombrely
impressive.
●
Cheerless,
gloomy
, sombre.
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Origin
solemn
English
solemne
Middle English (1100-1500)
solempne
Old French (842-ca. 1400)
solempnis
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
Antonyms
Lighthearted
Unserious
Cheerful
Blissful
Related
Dignified
Heartfelt
Ceremonious
Grim
Gloomy
Tearful
Poignant
Forlorn
Dour
Joyous
Portentous
Hushed
Stately
Stoic
Triumphant
Somber
Wistful
Tranquil
Foreboding
Mournful
Morbid
Sad
Melancholy
Sacred
Sorrowful
Stony
Lighthearted
Melancholic
Macabre
Bittersweet
Ritual
Rapturous
Grave
Mirthful
Holy
Romantic
Prayerful
Ceremonial
Contemplative
Jubilant
Tragic
Divine
Dispassionate
Royal
Calm
Anguished
Placid
Sombre
Glorious
Humorous
Celebratory
Contented
Prayer
Haunting
Earnest
Reverent
Hallowed
Remembrance
Sentimental
Formal
Graceful
Relaxed
Beautiful
Laid Back
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