SOLEMNITY Synonyms: 74 Similar and Opposite Words

solemnity

noun

sə-ˈlem-nə-tē

Definition of solemnity

as in intentness

a mental state free of jesting or trifling the coronation ceremony requires absolute solemnity

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as in ritual

an oft-repeated action or series of actions performed in accordance with tradition or a set of rules the solemnities of the Easter vigil service

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Recent Examples of solemnity The overnight journey evokes a wide range of emotions in Sardinia’s pilgrims — joy, hope, solemnity and catharsis. — New York Times, 19 May 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for solemnity

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Noun

The 4,541-foot concrete gravity structure supported navigation, electricity production, and industrial growth around Muscle Shoals.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026
One lesson, Johnson said, is that a small float can push up demand, but eventually gravity will tug shares downward if they are deemed overvalued — even for companies with sweeping plans at the center of the conversation about AI and its future.

— John Ruwitch, NPR, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of gravity

Noun

Kraft Heinz is attempting to do that by moving its brands closer to experiences people already care deeply about, including sports, entertainment, family rituals and shared meals.

— Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Seabrook’s primary focus was on Vodou aka voodoo rituals, which had long constituted an underground religious practice amongst populations outwardly accepting of Catholicism.

— Dennis Harvey, Variety, 31 July 2026

Definition of ritual

Noun

There are hints of Gilmore Girls in the show’s quaint setting and generational role reversal, traces of Dawson’s Creek in its adolescent earnestness.

— Judy Berman, Time, 4 Aug. 2026
After casting was complete, the single most important goal for the creative team was not letting the parody aspect of the work take away any of the earnestness from their performances.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of earnestness

Noun

The ceremony ultimately went ahead with an Elvis impersonator officiating as Kacie wore a white dress and white cowboy hat.

— Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026
There is a parade Saturday morning in Canton, followed by the enshrinement ceremony at noon, where his bust will also be unveiled.

— Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of ceremony

Noun

The New Jersey Department of Education allows students to miss a day of school to observe Diwali, and public schools in New York City are closed in observance of the holiday.

— Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Arizona and Hawaii are the only states that observe observance of year-round Standard Time.

— Mary Ella Hastings Updated July 13, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2026

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