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solemnity

Solemnity (noun) means the quality of being deeply serious and sober or solemn.

noun

The quality of being deeply serious and sober or solemn.

An instance or example of solemn behavior; a rite or ceremony performed with reverence.

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.

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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Etymology

From solemn + -ity, from Middle English solemnity (“observance of formality and ceremony”), frequently in the phrases in solemnity, with solemnity, which from Old French solemnite, from Latin sollemnitās, from sollemnis. (Compare solemn.)

Rhymes for solemnity

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of solemnity?

"solemnity" (noun) means the quality of being deeply serious and sober or solemn.

What are the different meanings of solemnity?

"solemnity" has 3 main meanings: 1. The quality of being deeply serious and sober or solemn; 2. An instance or example of solemn behavior; a rite or ceremony performed with reverence; 3. 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.