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solemn
What does solemn mean?
solemn (adjective): deeply serious and somber; grave.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use solemn in a sentence?
- The judge was solemn as he pronounced sentence. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- A solemn promise. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
How do you pronounce solemn?
/ˈsɑləm/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
What are synonyms of solemn?
Words related to solemn
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
Test yourself: do you know “solemn”?
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What does “solemn” mean?
deeply serious and somber; grave
Right! That's what “solemn” means.
likely or most likely to be true
Not quite: that's what probable means.
measured or expressed in numbers
Not quite: that's what numerical means.
performed or happening in secret
Not quite: that's what undercover means.
Which word is closest in meaning to “solemn”?
nasty
Not quite: nasty means something else.
loyal
Not quite: loyal means something else.
naval
Not quite: naval means something else.
sober
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