solemnity

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.

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solemnity

Noun

pl -ties

1. the state or quality of being solemn

2. a solemn ceremony or ritual

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	solemnity - a trait of dignified seriousness sedateness, solemness, staidness 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 gravity 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

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solemnity

noun 1. seriousness, gravity, formality, grandeur, gravitas, earnestness, portentousness, momentousness, impressiveness

noun 2. (often plural) ritual, proceedings, ceremony, rite, formalities, ceremonial, observance, celebration