Solemn

Pronunciation IPA: /ˈsɒləm/

Origin

From Middle English solemne, from Old French solempne, from Late Latin sōlennis and sōlempnis, from Latin sōlemnis, from sollemnis ("ritual; festive, solemn, customary, celebrated at a fixed date"), from sollus ("entire").

Full definition of solemn

Adjective

1. Deeply serious and somber.
2. Somberly impressive.
3. Performed with great ceremony.
4. Sacred.
5. Gloomy or sombre.

Derived terms

• solemnity
• solemnize
• solemnly
• solemnness

Anagrams

• Lemnos
• lemons
• melons