Solemnity

Quick meaning: Solemnity is a noun meaning The quality of being deeply serious and sober or solemn.

Meaning

The quality of being deeply serious and sober or solemn.

More Meanings

1. An instance or example of solemn behavior; a rite or ceremony performed with reverence.
2. (law) A solemn or formal observance; proceeding according to due form; the formality which is necessary to render a thing done valid.
3. (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.
4. (obsolete) A celebration or festivity.

Example Sentences

the solemnity of a funeral

These promises were often made with great solemnity and confirmed with an oath.

The stateliness and gravity of the Spaniards shows itself in the solemnity of their language.

Great was the cauſe; our old ſolemnities / From no blind zeal or fond tradition riſe, / But ſav'd from death, our Argives yearly pay / Theſe grateful honours to the God of Day.

Word Forms

• solemnities

Synonyms for solemnity

Depending on context, synonyms include gravity, sedateness, solemness, staidness.

Antonyms for solemnity

Common opposites include levity.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include solemness, gravity, sedateness, staidness, seriousness, circumstance.

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