| 单词 | solemn |
| 释义 | solemn (once / 98 pages) adj If you’ve ever attended a funeral, you were probably struck by how quiet, earnest, and solemn the mood was. You can use the word solemn to describe anything that's really serious and dignified. The adjective solemn comes from the Latin sollemnis, which means formal or ceremonial. You can still use it to describe a ceremony or event, but it's also a good word for talking about someone who's serious and sincere and maybe lacks a sense of humor about certain things. Here's a trick for remembering it: Think of a "sole man," a serious guy standing alone at a party talking to no one. WORD FAMILYsolemn: solemner, solemness, solemnest, solemnise, solemnity, solemnize, solemnly+/solemnisation: solemnisations/solemnise: solemnisation, solemnised, solemnising/solemnity: solemnities/solemnization: solemnizations/solemnize: solemnization, solemnized, solemnizes, solemnizing USAGE EXAMPLESHis sense of humor is disarming, as he pivots from comical to solemn in a split-second. Washington Post(Jan 01, 2017) His expression was solemn as I walked toward him, expecting at the very least an unconvincing performance of contrition. Salon(Dec 30, 2016) I am not much for solemn reflection, and discourage seriousness in almost any form. Los Angeles Times(Dec 28, 2016) 1adj dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises a solemn promise the judge was solemn as he pronounced sentence Syn grave, sedate, sober serious concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities 2adj characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions a film with a solemn social message Syn earnest, sincere serious concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities |
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