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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1. Roz Rothstein:

   It's a shame that people of malicious intent would mark such a solemn day with hate. What they don't realize is that these kinds of attacks against the Jewish people will only serve to make us stronger. We are confident that the DC police department will do all it can to find the perpetrator(s).

2. The House:

   Today is a solemn and sad day, for the third time in a little over a century half, The House has voted articles of impeachment against the President, for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. The House will act expeditiously.

3. 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.

4. Olive Schreiner:

   Everything has two sides -- the outside that is ridiculous, and the inside that is solemn.

5. Barbara Underwood:

   The federal government has a solemn obligation to ensure a fair and accurate count of all people in this country, by demanding the citizenship status of each resident, the President Donald Trump administration is breaking with decades of policy and potentially causing a major undercount that would threaten billions in federal funds and New York's fair representation in Congress and the Electoral College.