solenne — meaning in English

English meaning

• grave noun A hole dug in the ground to bury a dead body.
• hieratic adj Of or pertaining to priests or other religious authorities, especially pharaonic priests of Ancient Egypt.
• solemn adjective Deeply serious, dignified, and free of humor, especially in formal or ceremonial settings.

Senses

solenne is used for these senses in English:

• grave Characterised by a dignified sense of seriousness; not cheerful. [from 16th c.]
• hieratic (art) Extremely stylized, restrained or formal; adhering to fixed types or methods; severe in emotional import.

grave — full definition

1. noun A hole dug in the ground to bury a dead body.
2. adj Very serious, especially in a way that causes worry or concern.

hieratic — full definition

1. adj Of or pertaining to priests or other religious authorities, especially pharaonic priests of Ancient Egypt.
2. adj Of or pertaining to the cursive writing system that developed alongside the hieroglyphic system as its ordinary handwritten counterpart.
3. adj Extremely stylized, restrained or formal; adhering to fixed types or methods; severe in emotional import.

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