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solemnity

/suh-lem-ni-tee/US // səˈlɛm nɪ ti //UK // (səˈlɛmnɪtɪ) //

庄严性,庄严,庄重性,庄重

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    plural so·lem·ni·ties.

    • : the state or character of being solemn; earnestness; gravity; impressiveness: the solemnity of a state funeral.
    • : Often solemnities. a solemn observance, ceremonial proceeding, or special formality: the solemnities of Easter.
    • : Law. a formality that renders an act or document valid.

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Examples

  • The Agnalazaha residents wanted to make sure, however, that the Missouri group realized the solemnity of their promise.

  • Secrecy is a way of enveloping bonds of fellowship in solemnity and sacredness.

  • Ghusul is a ritual cleansing from head to toe, in this instance performed with all the solemnity of a trip to a water park.

  • The Roman Catholic Church refers to it as the “Solemnity of All Saints.”

  • He conducts this ceremony with the greatest solemnity, occasionally pronouncing these incantatory words, "Plate or shell, sah?"

  • The Briton, holding the documents in a pudgy hand, looked at the swift-gestured director with portentous solemnity.

  • Alfaretta's face assumed a look of great solemnity and a shiver of real fear ran over her.

  • It is a part of religious worship, and claims that solemnity of mind that is due to every religious service.

  • All things that could give solemnity to an observance unite to invest this with a devout character.