solemnity

noun

so·​lem·​ni·​ty sə-ˈlem-nə-tē 

plural solemnities

1

: formal or ceremonious observance of an occasion or event

2

: a solemn event or occasion

3

: a solemn condition or quality

the solemnity of his words

Synonyms of solemnity

• intentness
• gravity
• earnestness
• solemnness
• seriousness

Examples of solemnity in a Sentence

the solemnity of the occasion

Her voice conveyed the solemnity of the passage.

The visiting statesman was welcomed with appropriate solemnity.

Elaborate solemnities marked the 100th anniversary of the event.

Recent Examples on the Web

For McQuoid, that appears to mean making a film devoid of color, shooting the incoherent fight sequences against murky backdrops, and treating the origin story of secondary protagonist Kitana (Adeline Rudolph) with the solemnity of a biblical reading. —Alison Willmore, Vulture, 6 May 2026

There were plenty of moments of silliness to go along with the solemnity in Tuesday’s show. —Chris Willman, Variety, 10 Apr. 2026

Good Friday and Holy Saturday will be observed in local Catholic churches with characteristic solemnity, dignity and beauty. —From Staff Reports, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 2 Apr. 2026

Preventing the entry of the Patriarch of Jerusalem and the Keeper of the Holy Land, moreover in a central solemnity for the faith such as Palm Sunday, constitutes an offense not only for believers, but for every community that recognizes religious freedom. —Eric MacK, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for solemnity

• indemnity