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Solemnity
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Meaning
Noun
●
The quality of being
deeply
serious
and
sober
or solemn.
●
An
instance
or
example
of
solemn
behavior
; a
rite
or
ceremony
performed
with reverence.
●
In Catholicism:
A
feast day
of the
highest
rank
celebrating
a
mystery
of
faith
such as the Trinity, an
event
in the life of Jesus, the Virgin Mary, or another important saint.
●
In Law:
A
solemn
or
formal
observance
;
proceeding
according to
due form; the
formality
which is
necessary
to
render
a
thing
done valid.
●
A
celebration
or festivity.
Sourced from
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Origin
solemnity
English
solemnity
Middle English (1100-1500)
Sourced from
Etym
Related
Reverence
Grandeur
Poignancy
Earnestness
Finality
Sincerity
Profundity
Stillness
Pomp
Irreverence
Holiness
Gaiety
Sternness
Somberness
Grace
Nonchalance
Sacredness
Observance
Humility
Serenity
Mirth
Pageantry
Splendor
Sanctity
Informality
Divinity
Joy
Levity
Formality
Peacefulness
Beauty
Piety
Sacrament
Goodness
Devotion
Magnificence
Jollity
Nobility
Darkness
Elegance
Affection
Celebration
Delight
Prayer
Excitement
Generosity
Constancy
Dignity
Courtesy
Purity
Wistfulness
Hollowness
Bleakness
Immediacy
Universality
Circumspection
Certainty
Eloquence
Worship
Resurrection
Sacrifice
Divine Liturgy
Pomp And Circumstance
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