solemncholyadj.n.
/ˈsɒləmkəli/ A. adj.
Excessively solemn or serious.
ΘΚΠ
the mind > emotion > suffering > dejection > melancholy > seriousness or solemnity > [adjective] > excessively
solemncholy1772
solemnsides1922
1772 P. V. Fithian Jrnl. 18 Dec. in Jrnl. & Lett. (1900) 27 Being very Solemncholly and somewhat tired, I concluded to stay there all night.
1855 T. C. Haliburton Nature & Human Nature I. ix. 285 Watch his face as he goes along, slowly and solemncoly through the street.
1863 J. Pycroft Dragons' Teeth I. 154 With sighs and groans, pale faces, and ‘solemncholy’ looks.
1894 D. S. Meldrum Margrédel 67 He's a very solemncholy youth.
B. n. plural.
A solemn or serious mood. rare.
ΘΚΠ
the mind > emotion > suffering > dejection > melancholy > seriousness or solemnity > [noun] > serious or solemn mood
solemncholy1834
1834 W. A. Caruthers Kentuckian in N.Y. I. 214 It drives away the solemncholies, and makes a fellow feel so good-natured, and so comfortable.
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