solemnness

🇬🇧 UK/'sɑləmnɪs/🇺🇸 US/'sɒləmnɪs/

Definitions

n.

The quality or state of being solemn; seriousness and dignity

严肃;庄严;郑重

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
solemnother
+
nessstate, quality
=solemnness

Common Collocations

  • 1.air of solemnness庄严的氛围
  • 2.[sense of solemnness]庄重感
  • 3.solemnness of the occasion场合的严肃性
  • 4.[quiet solemnness]静穆的庄严

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The solemnness of the memorial ceremony moved everyone to tears.

  • 2.

    There was a certain solemnness in his voice that made us realize he was serious.

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