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solemnness

Variant of solemn

adjective

    1. observed or done according to ritual or tradition: said esp. of religious holidays, rites, etc.
    2. sacred in character
  1. according to strict form; formal: a solemn ceremony
    1. serious or grave: a solemn face
    2. deeply earnest; very sincere: a solemn oath
  2. very impressive or arousing feelings of awe because of its great importance or seriousness: a solemn occasion
  3. somber because dark in color

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