Dictionary and Thesaurus

Definition of Solemn

• (a.) Marked with religious rites and pomps; enjoined by, or connected with, religion; sacred.
• (a.) Pertaining to a festival; festive; festal.
• (a.) Stately; ceremonious; grand.
• (a.) Fitted to awaken or express serious reflections; marked by seriousness; serious; grave; devout; as, a solemn promise; solemn earnestness.
• (a.) Real; earnest; downright.
• (a.) Affectedly grave or serious; as, to put on a solemn face.
• (a.) Made in form; ceremonious; as, solemn war; conforming with all legal requirements; as, probate in solemn form.

Synonyms of Solemn

• Grave
• Sedate
• Sober
• Earnest
• Sincere

Antonyms of Solemn

Homophones of Solemn