solemn

/ˈsɑl·əm/ adj

Definition

› having or showing serious purpose and determination: He looked stern and solemn, and rarely spoke. The memorial was a very solemn occasion. solemnity

/səˈlem·nɪ·t̬i/ n [U] › There was an air of solemnity in the room. solemnly

/ˈsɑl·əm·li/ adv › Borden solemnly promised that he would take care of it.

(Definition of solemn adj from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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