solemnly

solemn | American Dictionary

solemn
adjective
us/ˈsɑl·əm/
having or showing serious purpose and determination:
He looked stern and solemn, and rarely spoke.
The memorial was a very solemn occasion.

solemnity

noun[ U ]us/səˈlem·nɪ·t̬i/
There was an air of solemnity in the room.

solemnly

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

Examples of solemn

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With such a stodgy and foreboding appearance, it is hard for us to imagine that exciting events might transpire within those solemn chambers.
The political mission for the solemn and stern military historian, the ancient topography for the eager and eclectic practitioner concerned with the history of archaeology?
Both the ladies wept; and to us all it was a sad and solemn leave-taking.
With regard to the second, it might often be right to make a solemn declaration.
Moreover, a solemn protest against it was signed, it is said, by 11,000 members of the clergy and 137,000 laymen.
The women's choir takes a solemn approach to the chant using semiological principles.
The first has a slow, solemn quality; the second has more facility in its manner, more delicacy in its forms.
Crucial details in this music make it more than just ceremonious and solemn, make it tell us something about the society we see on stage.
Making decisions more solemn is a related strategy.
The speaker per forms the speech act in a serious mood, and the par ticipants become solemn.
42 years ago, we also made a solemn oath - to always preserve our freedom and protect the future of our children.
Both of them key to a solemn and serious mood.
The ' tender and solemn ' proceedings, according to another journalist, deeply impressed spectators.
In a world of masculine bonds, where other kinds of bond are considered worthless, the show of feeling towards women in this solemn hour cannot be forgiven.
The witness took a solemn oath.
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