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View usage for: solemnity in British English (səˈlɛmnɪtɪ) nounWord forms: plural -ties1. the state or quality of being solemn 2. (often plural) solemn ceremony, observance, celebration, etc 3. law a formality necessary to validate a deed, act, contract, etc solemnity in American English (səˈlɛmnəti) nounWord forms: plural soˈlemnities1. solemn ceremony, ritual, observance, etc. 2. solemn feeling, character, or appearance; serious or awesome quality; gravity 3. Law the formality needed to validate an act, contract, etc. Word origin ME solempnete < OFr solempneté < L sollemnitasExamples of 'solemnity' in a sentencesolemnity Synonyms of 'solemnity'seriousness, gravity, formality, grandeur ritual, proceedings, ceremony, rite sacredness, sanctity More Synonyms of solemnity Definition the state or quality of being solemn the solemnity of the occasion Synonyms grandeur portentousness momentousness impressiveness Definition a solemn ceremony or ritual the constitutional solemnities Additional synonymsthe celebration of Mass in Latin Synonyms performance, observance, solemnization Definition a system of formal rites It is difficult to imagine a more impressive ceremonial. Synonyms ritual, ceremony, rite, formality, solemnityDefinition a formal act or ritual performed for a special occasion The flag was blessed in a ceremony in the local cathedral. Synonyms ritual, service, rite, observance, commemoration, solemnities - solecism
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Additional synonymsHe spoke with intense earnestness. Synonyms seriousness, resolution, passion, enthusiasm, warmth, gravity, urgency, zeal, sincerity, fervour, eagerness, ardour, keennessDefinition strict observance of ceremony Her formality and seriousness amused him. Synonyms correctness, seriousness, decorum, ceremoniousness, protocol, etiquette, politesse, p's and q's, punctilioDefinition seriousness or solemnity a figure with all the gravitas you might expect of a Booker prize winner Synonyms seriousness, gravity, solemnityDefinition seriousness or solemnity of appearance or behaviour There was an appealing gravity to everything she said. Synonyms solemnity, gloom, seriousness, gravitas, thoughtfulness, grimness, dignity, sobriety, earnestnessDefinition a ritual, ceremony, or practice, esp. of a religion Numerous religious observances set the rhythm of the day. Synonyms ceremony, rite, procedure, service, form, act, practice, tradition, celebration, custom, ritual, formality, ceremonial, ordinance, liturgyDefinition a custom that is carried out within a particular group a fertility rite Synonyms ceremony, custom, ritual, act, service, form, practice, procedure, mystery, usage, formality, ceremonial, communion, ordinance, observance, sacrament, liturgy, solemnityDefinition the quality of something considered so holy or important it must be respected totally the sanctity of human life Synonyms sacredness, inviolability, inalienability, hallowedness, sacrosanctness |