Solemne (en. Solemn)

/soˈlem.ne/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Related to a ceremony or act that is carried out with formality.
The graduation ceremony will be solemn and emotional.
La ceremonia de graduación será solemne y emotiva.
Having a serious or important character.
His tone of voice was solemn when giving the news.
Su tono de voz era solemne al dar la noticia.
Worthy of respect or reverence.
The funeral setting was solemn and peaceful.
El lugar del funeral era solemne y tranquilo.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'sollemnis', which means 'ceremonial, habitual'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

solemn moment
A moment that is considered important and worthy of respect.
momento solemne
solemn act
An event that takes place in a formal and serious manner.
acto solemne
solemn silence
A silence that is maintained in respect for something significant.
silencio solemne

Related Words

solemnity
The condition of what is solemn; importance or seriousness.
solemnidad
solemnness
The quality of being solemn; formality.
solemneza
ceremonial
That belongs to or relates to ceremonies.
ceremonial

Slang Meanings

When something is very serious or important.
That meeting was so solemn that everyone got nervous.
Esa reunión fue tan solemne que todos se pusieron nerviosos.
It is used to describe a tense or serious atmosphere.
The atmosphere was solemn after the bad news.
El ambiente era solemne después de las malas noticias.