Examples of 'solemnity' in a sentence
Meaning of "solemnity"
solemnity (noun) - Solemnity refers to a state of seriousness, gravity, or formality in behavior, speech, or events. It is often associated with rituals, ceremonies, or occasions that require a respectful and dignified demeanor
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- The quality of being deeply serious and sober or solemn.
- An instance or example of solemn behavior; a rite or ceremony performed with reverence.
- A feast day of the highest rank celebrating a mystery of faith such as the Trinity, an event in the life of Jesus, the Virgin Mary, or another important saint.
- A solemn or formal observance; proceeding according to due form; the formality which is necessary to render a thing done valid.
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The solemnity of these relationships must be maintained.
All felt the solemnity of the hour.
Solemnity contributes to the health of the spleen.
There is a sense of solemnity here that is overpowering.
Solemnity of the sea and tears come.
His face shows solemnity and weariness.
Always sung with respect and solemnity.
Less solemnity involved but just as serious.
Give an air of unusual solemnity to the meeting.
True solemnity is built in the highest tension.
Dress it with the solemnity that it deserves.
We will let her go in silence and solemnity.
Stillness and solemnity pervaded the scene.
I believe that this is a matter of much solemnity.
Heavily the awful solemnity of the occasion.
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Italy never witnessed a grander funeral solemnity.
They sensed the solemnity of the occasion.
The feast day is now recognised as a solemnity.
With curious mixture of solemnity and excitement.
The first days were devoted to ceremonial solemnity.
After speeches of solemnity comes the test of solidarity.
Her large prints add to the solemnity.
Breathing solemnity in the deep night.
Its arrival was treated with some solemnity.
I am unable to paint your solemnity and your nobleness.
He abhorred solemnity and was embarrassed by earnest people or enthusiasts.
Wear no forced air of solemnity and sorrow.
Solemnity characterized these councils of investigation.
I am profoundly impressed by the solemnity of the occasion.
They add solemnity to great occasions.
The day was observed with much solemnity.
The official solemnity of the ceremony.
Solemnity is not a prerequisite for ritual.
This is a time of solemnity and remembrance.
A solemnity ranks the highest among liturgical celebrations.
Marked by a sense of solemnity and mourning.
A deep solemnity moved me an excess of beauty.
The way it captures the solemnity of the occasion.
The solemnity and the incense.
Or to give greater solemnity to the act.
The solemnity of the score is a relatively recent thing.
He sullies the solemnity of this day.
Its charm resides in its solemnity.
Violation of the solemnity of the hearing.
The room when they went in was full of mournful solemnity.
All this solemnity just for a lousy cat.
Let us have some order and solemnity here.
Respect the solemnity of the place and moment.
Whoever is able to maintain a mood of solemnity is acting correctly.
With the solemnity of the circumstance.
