noun
- the quality or state of being solemn; seriousness, gravity, or formal dignity
Examples
- The solemnness of the memorial service moved everyone to tears.
- His voice carried a solemnness that made us all listen carefully.
- The judge’s solemnness reminded everyone of the court’s authority.
- There was a certain solemnness in the way she delivered the news.
- The solemnness of the occasion required formal attire.
- The cathedral’s architecture conveyed a sense of solemnness and reverence.