How do you use Solemnity in a sentence? See 10+ example sentences showing how this word appears in different contexts, including synonyms like feeling or gravity, plus the exact meaning.
Solemnity in a sentence
Solemnity meaning
- The quality of being deeply serious and sober or solemn.
- An instance or example of solemn behavior; a rite or ceremony performed with reverence.
- A feast day of the highest rank celebrating a mystery of faith such as the Trinity, an event in the life of Jesus, the Virgin Mary, or another important saint.
Synonyms of Solemnity
Using Solemnity
- The main meaning on this page is: The quality of being deeply serious and sober or solemn. | An instance or example of solemn behavior; a rite or ceremony performed with reverence. | A feast day of the highest rank celebrating a mystery of faith such as the Trinity, an event in the life of Jesus, the Virgin Mary, or another important saint.
- Useful related words include: sedateness, feeling, gravity, sincerity.
- In the example corpus, solemnity often appears in combinations such as: the solemnity, solemnity of, of solemnity.
Context around Solemnity
- Average sentence length in these examples: 22.9 words
- Position in the sentence: 5 start, 14 middle, 1 end
- Sentence types: 19 statements, 1 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Solemnity
- In this selection, "solemnity" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 22.9 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, mock, lets, myth and paying stand out and add context to how "solemnity" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include on the solemnity of the and 24 the solemnity of the. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "solemnity" sits close to words such as abated, aberrations and abolitionists, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with solemnity
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
They enjoyed both – the spectacle, the excitement, the solemnity. (9 words)
It is celebrated exactly one week after the Solemnity of the Assumption. (12 words)
The 54-day effort kicks off on the Solemnity of the Assumption. (12 words)
During the Solemnity of the Feast of Christ the King on Sunday which was celebrated in the parish of Ghajnsielem, the Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Gozo Mgr Mario Grech presented a donation to Arka Foundation Director Fr Michael Galea. (41 words)
Pope Francis wipe his eyes as he presides over a Mass for the solemnity of St. Mary at the beginning of the new year, in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Wednesday, Jan. (34 words)
On the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord, Pope Francis said worship of Christ reveals the true meaning of our journey of life, as it did for the Magi in the Gospel. (33 words)
Can there be anything more obscene that a serial draft-dodger in a display of mock solemnity paying tribute to the men who had sacrificed their lives in service of their country? (32 words)
Example sentences (20)
Beginning on the Solemnity of All Saints, families gather to pray for loved ones who have passed.
He was in attendance as the ceremony was marked by a sense of solemnity and responsibility, as the caretaker government assumes the mantle of leadership during the interim period.
It’s a “very American concept” to maintain an air of solemnity in cemeteries, Slocum said.
Mark-focused enemies like Fungal Scratchers can be a problem, but Solemnity lets him sustain himself while the healer focuses elsewhere.
On this Solemnity of Mary Mother of God, we are reading once again from St. Luke’s Gospel.
Pope Francis is seen during Mass for the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord at St Peter's Basilica.
Pope Francis leads a Eucharistic procession to the Basilica of St. John Lateran where he offered Mass for the Solemnity of Corpus Christi on May 30, 2013.
Remembering our dear fallen will lose its solemnity if it is held in an atmosphere of a ruckus.
As a community, we felt the honor and the solemnity of the moment and the importance of these monuments to preserve the memories of service and sacrifice.
It is celebrated exactly one week after the Solemnity of the Assumption.
The 54-day effort kicks off on the Solemnity of the Assumption.
They enjoyed both – the spectacle, the excitement, the solemnity.
Little wonder, the solemnity of Ahmad Ahmad's tone was easy to pick out when he revealed this past week how Caf's flagship events will be staggered post-lockdown.
On the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord, Pope Francis said worship of Christ reveals the true meaning of our journey of life, as it did for the Magi in the Gospel.
Pope Francis wipe his eyes as he presides over a Mass for the solemnity of St. Mary at the beginning of the new year, in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Wednesday, Jan.
She also felt the solemnity of the place and its purpose, she said.
The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend resumed public liturgies the weekend of May 23-24, the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord.
These particular Senators — the ones running for president — must subscribe to Nancy Pelosi’s solemnity myth, and I find it delicious that they do.
Can there be anything more obscene that a serial draft-dodger in a display of mock solemnity paying tribute to the men who had sacrificed their lives in service of their country?
During the Solemnity of the Feast of Christ the King on Sunday which was celebrated in the parish of Ghajnsielem, the Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Gozo Mgr Mario Grech presented a donation to Arka Foundation Director Fr Michael Galea.
Common combinations with solemnity
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- the solemnity 23×
- solemnity of 22×
- of solemnity 6×
- solemnity and 2×
- solemnity in 2×
- this solemnity 2×