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solemnity
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so·lem·ni·ty  (s-lmn-t)
n. pl. so·lem·ni·ties
1. The quality or condition of being solemn.
2. A solemn observance or proceeding.

solemnity [səˈlɛmnɪtɪ]
n pl -ties
1. the state or quality of being solemn
2. (often plural) solemn ceremony, observance, celebration, etc.
3. (Law) Law a formality necessary to validate a deed, act, contract, etc.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.solemnity - a trait of dignified seriousness
serious-mindedness, earnestness, seriousness, sincerity - the trait of being serious; "a lack of solemnity is not necessarily a lack of seriousness"- Robert Rice
2.solemnity - a solemn and dignified feeling
feeling - the experiencing of affective and emotional states; "she had a feeling of euphoria"; "he had terrible feelings of guilt"; "I disliked him and the feeling was mutual"
earnestness, seriousness, sincerity - an earnest and sincere feeling

solemnity
noun
1. seriousness, gravity, formality, grandeur, gravitas, earnestness, portentousness, momentousness, impressiveness the solemnity of the occasion
2. (often plural) ritual, proceedings, ceremony, rite, formalities, ceremonial, observance, celebration the constitutional solemnities
Translations
solemnity [səˈlemnɪtɪ] N [of occasion, promise] → solemnidad f; [of person's expression] → seriedad f, adustez f; [of warning] → seriedad f
solemnity [səˈlɛmnəti] n [occasion, expression] → solennité f
solemnity
nFeierlichkeit f; (of face, mood, music also, person, plea, warning)Ernst m; (of architecture)Ehrwürdigkeit f, → Erhabenheit f; (of promise, duty, oath)heiliger Ernst; (of colour)Tristheit f; with great solemnityfeierlich (und würdig)
solemnity [səˈlɛmnɪtɪ] nsolennità f inv
solemnity [səˈlɛmnɪtɪ] nsolennità f inv


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