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solemnity

[ suh-lem-ni-tee ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, plural so·lem·ni·ties.

the state or character of being solemn; earnestness; gravity; impressiveness:
the solemnity of a state funeral.
Often solemnities. a solemn observance, ceremonial proceeding, or special formality:
the solemnities of Easter.
Law. a formality that renders an act or document valid.

solemnity

/ səˈlɛmnɪtɪ /

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English solempnete, from Old French, from Latin sollemnitās; equivalent to solemn + -ity

The Agnalazaha residents wanted to make sure, however, that the Missouri group realized the solemnity of their promise.

Secrecy is a way of enveloping bonds of fellowship in solemnity and sacredness.

From Time

Ghusul is a ritual cleansing from head to toe, in this instance performed with all the solemnity of a trip to a water park.

The Roman Catholic Church refers to it as the “Solemnity of All Saints.”

He conducts this ceremony with the greatest solemnity, occasionally pronouncing these incantatory words, "Plate or shell, sah?"

The Briton, holding the documents in a pudgy hand, looked at the swift-gestured director with portentous solemnity.

Alfaretta's face assumed a look of great solemnity and a shiver of real fear ran over her.

It is a part of religious worship, and claims that solemnity of mind that is due to every religious service.

All things that could give solemnity to an observance unite to invest this with a devout character.

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