Synonyms for solemn
ˈsɒl əmsolemn

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1. solemn

   Awful should not be used of things which are merely disagreeable or annoying, nor of all that are alarming and terrible, but only of such as bring a solemn awe upon the soul, as in the presence of a superior power; as, the awful hush before the battle. That which is awful arouses an oppressive, that which is august an admiring reverence; we speak of the august presence of a mighty monarch, the awful presence of death. We speak of an exalted station, a grand mountain, an imposing presence, a majestic cathedral, a noble mien, a solemn litany, a stately march, an august assembly, the awful scene of the Judgment Day.

   Synonyms:
   alarming, appalling, august, awful, dire, direful, dread, dreadful, fearful, frightful, grand, horrible, imposing, majestic, noble, portentous, shocking, stately, terrible, terrific

   Antonyms:
   base, beggarly, commonplace, contemptible, despicable, humble, inferior, lowly, mean, paltry, undignified, vulgar

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1. solemn

   Synonyms:
   sacred, formal, devotional, reverential, ritual, ceremonial, impressive, religious, grave, serious

   Antonyms:
   profane, undevotional, secular, light, gay, trivial, unceremonial, informal, unsolemn

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1. grave, sedate, sober, solemnadjective

   dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

   "a grave God-fearing man"; "a quiet sedate nature"; "as sober as a judge"; "a solemn promise"; "the judge was solemn as he pronounced sentence"

   Synonyms:
   severe, sober, serious, somber, earnest, sincere, dangerous, staid, unplayful, weighty, grave, grievous, drab, sedate, life-threatening, heavy, sombre

   Antonyms:
   frivolous

2. earnest, sincere, solemnadjective

   characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

   "both sides were deeply in earnest, even passionate"; "an entirely sincere and cruel tyrant"; "a film with a solemn social message"

   Synonyms:
   dear, heartfelt, businesslike, sincere, grave, sedate, earnest, sober, devout

   Antonyms:
   frivolous

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1. a big promise

   i solemn you will not get hurt

   Submitted by rinat on August 15, 2019  

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1. solemnadjective

   Synonyms:
   formal, ritual, ceremonial

2. solemnadjective

   Synonyms:
   sacred, religious, devout, reverential, devotional

3. solemnadjective

   Synonyms:
   serious, grave, sober

4. solemnadjective

   Synonyms:
   awful, august, venerable, imposing, grand, stately, majestic

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1. solemnadjective

   Synonyms:
   serious, sober, grave, impressive, awe-inspiring, august, majestic

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1. List of paraphrases for "solemn":

   solemnly, formal, statutory, official, ceremonial, stern

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1. Andrew Gimson:

   Boris is a 'merry England conservative' who feel instinctively disrespectful of the rather solemn-minded people running the show.

2. Director Chad Massengill:

   It's very solemn around here this morning, it's very difficult to deal with.

3. Jamie Raskin:

   It's a solemn, awesome ability.

4. John Podesta:

   Electors have a solemn responsibility under the Constitution and we support their efforts to have their questions addressed.

5. Kevin Daley:

   They can take them if there are required services that take place during the school day, and Good Friday is regarded by Christians as certainly the most solemn of days of the church calendar.