adverb
solemnly
SO-luhm-lee
Solemnly (adverb) means In a serious and dignified manner. Example: “He solemnly swore to tell the truth.”
adverb
1
In a serious and dignified manner.
"He solemnly swore to tell the truth."
"The crowd solemnly bowed their heads during the tribute."
How to use solemnly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDoing or saying something in a grave, formal, and serious way.
Common pairings
solemnly swear
solemnly declare
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more solemnly
- Superlative
- most solemnly
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He _____ swore to tell the truth.
Etymology
Built from solemn plus -ly.
Frequently asked questions
What does “solemnly” mean?
The word “solemnly” means in a serious and dignified manner. In plain terms, doing or saying something in a grave, formal, and serious way.
How do you pronounce “solemnly”?
“Solemnly” is pronounced SO-luhm-lee (/ˈsɑləmli/ in IPA).
How do you use “solemnly” in a sentence?
Here is “solemnly” used in a sentence: “He solemnly swore to tell the truth.”
What part of speech is “solemnly”?
“Solemnly” is an adverb.
