adverb

solemnly

SO-luhm-lee

Solemnly (adverb) means In a serious and dignified manner. Example: “He solemnly swore to tell the truth.”

adverb

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 notes

In plain EnglishDoing or saying something in a grave, formal, and serious way.

Common pairings

solemnly swear solemnly declare

more solemnly comparative, most solemnly superlative

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He _____ swore to tell the truth.

Built from solemn plus -ly.

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.