solemnity

🇬🇧 UK/sə'lemnɪtɪ/🇺🇸 US/sә'lemniti/

GREB2

Definitions

n.

The quality of being serious, dignified, and formal; a solemn ceremony or rite.

严肃；庄严；隆重的仪式

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English

solemnother

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itystate, quality, condition

=solemnity

Common Collocations

1.with great solemnity神情庄重地
2.air of solemnity庄严的氛围
3.[sense of solemnity]庄严感
4.due solemnity应有的庄重

Example Sentences

1.
The solemnity of the funeral was felt by everyone present.
2.
He spoke with great solemnity about the responsibilities of leadership.

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