Solennité (en. Solemnity)

/sɔ.lɛn.i.te/

Synonyms

  • dignité
  • gravité
  • majesté
  • seriousité

Slang Meanings

Refers to a situation or person who takes themselves too seriously.
That speech was so solemn, it felt like he was speaking at a funeral.
Ce discours était tellement solennel, on aurait dit qu'il parlait à un enterrement.
Used to describe an atmosphere that is too serious to the point of being ridiculous.
The atmosphere was so solemn that it felt like being in school.
L'ambiance était tellement solennelle qu'on avait l'impression d'être à l'école.