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solemn

adjectivemasculine/feminineformal/suˈlɛnɨ/medium

so·le·ne

Definition

Characterized by great ceremony, formality, and dignity; majestic, imposing.
The opening ceremony was a solemn event.
The judge made a solemn declaration before the court.
Common collocations
solemn oathsolemn ceremonysolemn momentsolemn promise

Etymology

Do latim 'sollemnis' (que se repete todos os anos, festivo, ritual).

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