Definitions for solemn

solemn sol·emn

Spelling: [sol-uh m]
IPA: /ˈsɒl əm/

Solemn is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 125 anagrams from letters in solemn (elmnos).

Definitions for solemn

adjective

  1. grave, sober, or mirthless, as a person, the face, speech, tone, or mood:
  2. gravely or somberly impressive; causing serious thoughts or a grave mood:
  3. serious or earnest:
  4. characterized by dignified or serious formality, as proceedings; of a formal or ceremonious character:
  5. made in due legal or other express form, as a declaration or agreement:
  6. marked or observed with religious rites; having a religious character:
  7. uttered, prescribed, or made according to religious forms:

Origin of solemn

1275-1325; Middle English solem(p)ne (Old French) Late Latin sōlennis, sōlempnis, Latin sōlemnis, variant of sollemnis consecrated, holy, derivative of sollus whole

Examples for solemn

My promise is spoken; yours unspoken, but not the less real and solemn.

Once again, we are approaching that most solemn and perplexing American social ritual—the Super Bowl party.

The parade was solemn, with reverent music and the call-and-response singing of two choirs.

Harriett felt nothing but a strange, solemn excitement and exaltation.

He has obtained from his son a solemn promise never to speak to me of marriage.

Somewhat coyly, Skidmore admits that “Richard was to break this solemn vow in spectacular style.”

No putdowns, no jokes, no frivolity whatever—he was most solemn and his eyes focused somewhere far beyond the back of my head.

The solemn mysteries have their place, but it is one of climax.

The old farmer had believed the solemn words of the impostor.

They stood in a single row, united by solemn respect as the Liu family remained inside.

Word Value for solemn
Scrable

8

Words with friends

11

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