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Solemn is an English word with synonyms like serious or grave. Below you'll find 10+ example sentences showing how it's used in practice.

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Solemn meaning

  1. Of or pertaining to religious ceremonies and rites; (generally) religious in nature; sacred.
  2. Characterized by or performed with appropriate or great ceremony or formality.
  3. Deeply serious and sombre; grave.

Synonyms of Solemn

Using Solemn

  • The main meaning on this page is: Of or pertaining to religious ceremonies and rites; (generally) religious in nature; sacred. | Characterized by or performed with appropriate or great ceremony or formality. | Deeply serious and sombre; grave.
  • Useful related words include: serious, grave, sedate, sober.
  • In the example corpus, solemn often appears in combinations such as: the solemn, solemn ceremony, solemn and.

Context around Solemn

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 28.5 words
  • Position in the sentence: 7 start, 12 middle, 1 end
  • Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Corpus analysis for Solemn

  • In this selection, "solemn" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 28.5 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, unusually, pledge, promise and ceremony stand out and add context to how "solemn" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include a more solemn disposition resulting and after the solemn event which. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "solemn" sits close to words such as adhd, bowen and canceling, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with solemn

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Following these solemn blessings, a brief yet heartfelt memorial service unfolded. (11 words)

Child training is one of the most solemn responsibilities every society must undertake. (13 words)

Besides its solemn opening — with haunting vocals from dancer Maddy Regrut — the piece eschews music entirely. (16 words)

Blac Chyna made a solemn promise to refrain from exposing her six-year-old daughter, Dream, to social media until she reaches the age of 16. The mother of two shares Dream with and has a son named King, aged 10, from her relationship with rapper Tyga. (47 words)

Flanked by the ever-regal Queen Mother and Princess Margaret on either side, the young heir to the throne was described as “unusually solemn” in the image caption, his elbow resting on a ledge with a balled-up fist propping up his tired head. (44 words)

On Sunday, UK Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden expressed the Government's "grave concerns" about a pro-Palestine march taking place on November 11, a time he said was meant to be "a solemn remembrance of the sacrifice of previous generations". (41 words)

Example sentences (20)

Although the Labour government was elected on the solemn pledge of accountability and zero tolerance to corruption, it has failed miserably.

Another story follows a solemn oral oath passed down by ancestors during World War II, its time-honored pledge still binding generations hence.

Besides its solemn opening — with haunting vocals from dancer Maddy Regrut — the piece eschews music entirely.

Blac Chyna made a solemn promise to refrain from exposing her six-year-old daughter, Dream, to social media until she reaches the age of 16. The mother of two shares Dream with and has a son named King, aged 10, from her relationship with rapper Tyga.

Child training is one of the most solemn responsibilities every society must undertake.

Dropping his head down and wrapping his arms around his body, Perry held a solemn look as Aniston leaned over to comfort him.

Especially dear to her is the Kol Nidrei the solemn prayer that begins the holy service of Yom Kippur, which she played at the 2018 commemorative concert.

Flanked by the ever-regal Queen Mother and Princess Margaret on either side, the young heir to the throne was described as “unusually solemn” in the image caption, his elbow resting on a ledge with a balled-up fist propping up his tired head.

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Following these solemn blessings, a brief yet heartfelt memorial service unfolded.

Harris keeps Spidey’s trademark wit but opts for a more solemn disposition, resulting in a fresh but faithful portrayal.

Let me now take a more comprehensive view, and warn you in the most solemn manner against the baneful effects of the spirit of party generally.

Ms Forbes stressed she had made a “solemn and honest pledge when it comes to upholding and defending the right of every Scot”.

My solemn pledge is to work as hard as I can for the people who have made this possible,” Mr Quayson assured.

Now, Quinn calls Lightfoot a disappointment, saying she broke the “solemn promise” on mayoral term limits and persuaded the City Council to approve an automatic escalator locking in annual property tax increases to match the rate of inflation.

On Sunday, UK Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden expressed the Government's "grave concerns" about a pro-Palestine march taking place on November 11, a time he said was meant to be "a solemn remembrance of the sacrifice of previous generations".

On the day of celebration of the 30th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Kazakhstan, a solemn ceremony of raising the flag of Kazakhstan was held in the memorial complex of the Argentine national flag in Rosario.

Soon after the solemn event which was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah including BJP national president JP Nadda and Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma among others, Kruse was seen greeted by many.

The choral society will present Fauré’s much-loved Requiem alongside Mozart’s Solemn Vespers on Saturday, May 13, at St Mary's Church.

The crew had gathered for a solemn ceremony, to pay tribute to the more than fifteen hundred people who had died in the most famous maritime disaster more than a hundred years ago.

The flautist and his fellow young musicians aren’t playing anything regal or solemn — they’re planning to parade through south London’s streets entertaining crowds with an uplifting “coronation carnival” set mixing gospel, jazz, grime, disco and rap.

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Common combinations with solemn

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "solemn" in a sentence?
An example: "Although the Labour government was elected on the solemn pledge of accountability and zero tolerance to corruption, it has failed miserably." This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "solemn" from authentic English texts.
What does "solemn" mean?
Solemn means: Of or pertaining to religious ceremonies and rites; (generally) religious in nature; sacred.
What are synonyms of "solemn"?
Common synonyms of "solemn" include: serious, grave, sedate, sober, earnest, sincere.
How many example sentences with "solemn" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains at least 10+ example sentences with "solemn", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.