Synonyms for solemn
ˈsɒl əmsolemn

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1. solemn

   Awful should not be used of things which are merely disagreeable or annoying, nor of all that are alarming and terrible, but only of such as bring a solemn awe upon the soul, as in the presence of a superior power; as, the awful hush before the battle. That which is awful arouses an oppressive, that which is august an admiring reverence; we speak of the august presence of a mighty monarch, the awful presence of death. We speak of an exalted station, a grand mountain, an imposing presence, a majestic cathedral, a noble mien, a solemn litany, a stately march, an august assembly, the awful scene of the Judgment Day.

   Synonyms:
   alarming, appalling, august, awful, dire, direful, dread, dreadful, fearful, frightful, grand, horrible, imposing, majestic, noble, portentous, shocking, stately, terrible, terrific

   Antonyms:
   base, beggarly, commonplace, contemptible, despicable, humble, inferior, lowly, mean, paltry, undignified, vulgar

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1. solemn

   Synonyms:
   sacred, formal, devotional, reverential, ritual, ceremonial, impressive, religious, grave, serious

   Antonyms:
   profane, undevotional, secular, light, gay, trivial, unceremonial, informal, unsolemn

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1. grave, sedate, sober, solemnadjective

   dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

   "a grave God-fearing man"; "a quiet sedate nature"; "as sober as a judge"; "a solemn promise"; "the judge was solemn as he pronounced sentence"

   Synonyms:
   severe, sober, serious, somber, earnest, sincere, dangerous, staid, unplayful, weighty, grave, grievous, drab, sedate, life-threatening, heavy, sombre

   Antonyms:
   frivolous

2. earnest, sincere, solemnadjective

   characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

   "both sides were deeply in earnest, even passionate"; "an entirely sincere and cruel tyrant"; "a film with a solemn social message"

   Synonyms:
   dear, heartfelt, businesslike, sincere, grave, sedate, earnest, sober, devout

   Antonyms:
   frivolous

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1. a big promise

   i solemn you will not get hurt

   Submitted by rinat on August 15, 2019  

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1. solemnadjective

   Synonyms:
   formal, ritual, ceremonial

2. solemnadjective

   Synonyms:
   sacred, religious, devout, reverential, devotional

3. solemnadjective

   Synonyms:
   serious, grave, sober

4. solemnadjective

   Synonyms:
   awful, august, venerable, imposing, grand, stately, majestic

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1. solemnadjective

   Synonyms:
   serious, sober, grave, impressive, awe-inspiring, august, majestic

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1. List of paraphrases for "solemn":

   solemnly, formal, statutory, official, ceremonial, stern

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How to use solemn in a sentence?

1. Prime Minister Boris Johnson:

   Today we must celebrate their achievement, and we remember their sacrifice, we are a free people because of everything our veterans did -  we offer our gratitude, our heartfelt thanks and our solemn pledge: you will always be remembered.

2. Barack Obama:

   Today, with solemn gratitude, we recall the sacrifice of all who served during World War Two, especially those who gave their last full measure of devotion and the families they left behind.

3. Speaker Pelosi:

   We have beautiful committee, a select committee that is bipartisan patriotic solemn and serious, and I hope that will save the day for our country. It was an assault on our American Capitol, our democracy, American Capitol. It requires us to act in a way that is so responsible so that the American people will have clarity.

4. Nancy Pelosi:

   We gather today under the dome of this temple of democracy to exercise one of the most solemn powers that this body can take : The impeachment of the President of the United States, if we do not act now we would be derelict in our duty. It is tragic that the President's reckless actions make impeachment necessary. He gave us no choice.

5. Texas Gov. Greg Abbot:

   The Brewster County deputies’ crosses neither establish a religion nor threaten any person’s ability to worship God, or decline to worship God, in his own way, the symbol of the cross appropriately conveys the solemn respect all Texans should have for the courage and sacrifice of our peace officers.