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SOLEMNLY
solemnly
(adverb) in a grave and sedate manner; “the judge sat there solemnly”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
solemnly (comparative more solemnly, superlative most solemnly)
In a solemn manner.
Synonyms
• hallowedly, hallowly
Source: Wiktionary
Sol"emn*ly, adv.
Definition: In a solemn manner; with gravity; seriously; formally. There in deaf murmurs solemnly are wise. Dryden. I do solemnly assure the reader. Swift.
SOLEMN
Sol"emn, a. Etym: [OE. solempne, OF. solempne, L. solemnis, solennis, sollemnis, sollennis; sollus all, entire + annus a year; properly, that takes place every year; -- used especially of religious solemnities. Cf. Silly, Annual.]
1. Marked with religious rites and pomps; enjoined by, or connected with, religion; sacred. His holy rites and solemn feasts profaned. Milton. The worship of this image was advanced, and a solemn supplication observed everry year. Bp. Stillingfleet.
2. Pertaining to a festival; festive; festal. [Obs.] "On this solemn day." Chaucer.
3. Stately; ceremonious; grand. [Archaic] His feast so solemn and so rich. Chaucer. To-night we hold a splemn supper. Shak.
4. Fitted to awaken or express serious reflections; marked by seriousness; serious; grave; devout; as, a solemn promise; solemn earnestness. Nor wanting power to mitigate and swage With solemn touches troubled thoughts. Milton. There reigned a solemn silence over all. Spenser.
5. Real; earnest; downright. [Obs. & R.] Frederick, the emperor, . . . has spared no expense in strengthening this city; since which time we find no solemn taking it by the Turks. Fuller.
6. Affectedly grave or serious; as, to put on a solemn face. "A solemn coxcomb." Swift.
7. (Law)
Definition: Made in form; ceremonious; as, solemn war; conforming with all legal requirements; as, probate in solemn form. Burrill. Jarman. Greenleaf. Solemn League and Covenant. See Covenant, 2.
Syn.
– Grave; formal; ritual; ceremonial; sober; serious; reverential; devotional; devout. See Grave.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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FRISK
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