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noun, plural so·lem·ni·ties.
1.
the state or character of being solemn; earnestness; gravity; impressiveness: the solemnity of a state funeral.
2.
Often, solemnities. a solemn observance, ceremonial proceeding, or special formality: the solemnities of Easter.
3.
Law. a formality that renders an act or document valid.
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Solemnity
is an SAT word you need to know.
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| a churlish, rude, or unmannerly person; a country bumpkin, rustic or yokel |
| poem or prose work depicting rural or pastoral life |
Example Sentences
- So when violence does occur, it's solidly earthbound and staged with magnificent solemnity.
- The presentation filters out intimations of hierarchy or solemnity in the objects.
- It was an occasion for solemnity but no longer a wrenching heartbreak.
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