SOLEMN as ADJECTIVE

1. Meaning
   • characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
   Synonym(s)
   • earnest (what does earnest mean?)
   • in earnest(p) (what does in earnest(p) mean?)
   • sincere (what does sincere mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • both sides were deeply in earnest, even passionate
   • an entirely sincere and cruel tyrant
   • a film with a solemn social message
   Similar To
   • serious (what does serious mean?)
2. Meaning
   • dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
   Synonym(s)
   • grave (what does grave mean?)
   • sedate (what does sedate mean?)
   • sober (what does sober mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • a grave God-fearing man
   • a quiet sedate nature
   • as sober as a judge
   • a solemn promise
   • the judge was solemn as he pronounced sentence
   Similar To
   • serious (what does serious mean?)