højtidelighed — meaning in English

English meaning

• formality noun A required official procedure, often just a routine step.
• solemnity noun The quality of being deeply serious and sober or solemn.

Senses

højtidelighed is used for these senses in English:

• formality (uncountable) The state of being formal.
• solemnity The quality of being deeply serious and sober or solemn.

formality — full definition

1. noun A required official procedure, often just a routine step.
2. noun The quality of being formal or proper in manner.

solemnity — full definition

1. noun The quality of being deeply serious and sober or solemn.
2. noun An instance or example of solemn behavior; a rite or ceremony performed with reverence.
3. noun A feast day of the highest rank celebrating a mystery of faith such as the Trinity, an event in the life of Jesus, the Virgin Mary, or another important saint.
4. noun A solemn or formal observance; proceeding according to due form; the formality which is necessary to render a thing done valid.

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