Solemn

Pronunciation: /ˈsɑləm/

Definitions of solemn

adjective having or showing a serious and dignified quality

Example Sentences

A1 The children were solemn during the school assembly.

A2 The atmosphere in the church was solemn as everyone prayed.

B1 The judge's solemn expression indicated the seriousness of the trial.

B2 The soldiers stood in solemn silence as the fallen comrade was honored.

C1 The president delivered a solemn speech on the anniversary of the tragic event.

C2 The funeral was a solemn occasion, with everyone paying their respects in silence.

Examples of solemn in a Sentence

formal The atmosphere in the courtroom was solemn as the judge delivered the verdict.

informal Everyone was quiet and serious, it was a pretty solemn occasion.

slang The mood at the funeral was super solemn, man.

figurative The old tree stood solemn and still, like a guardian watching over the forest.

Grammatical Forms of solemn

• past tense: solemned
• plural: solemns
• comparative: more solemn
• superlative: most solemn
• present tense: solemn
• future tense: will solemnize
• perfect tense: has solemnized
• continuous tense: is solemnizing
• singular: solemn
• positive degree: solemn
• infinitive: to solemnize
• gerund: solemning
• participle: solemned

Origin and Evolution of solemn

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'solemn' originated from the Latin word 'sollemnis' which means formal or ceremonial.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'solemn' has retained its original meaning of being formal or ceremonial, but it has also come to be associated with seriousness, gravity, and solemnity in a more general sense.