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solemnity

[ suh-lem-ni-tee ]
/ səˈlɛm nɪ ti /
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noun, plural so·lem·ni·ties.

the state or character of being solemn; earnestness; gravity; impressiveness: the solemnity of a state funeral.
Often solemnities. a solemn observance, ceremonial proceeding, or special formality: the solemnities of Easter.
Law. a formality that renders an act or document valid.

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Origin of solemnity

1250–1300; Middle English solempnete<Old French <Latin sollemnitās, equivalent to sollemnissolemn + -itās--ity

OTHER WORDS FROM solemnity

o·ver·so·lem·ni·ty, nounsem·i·so·lem·ni·ty, nounsu·per·so·lem·ni·ty, noun

Words nearby solemnity

sole custody, solely, solemn, Solemn High Mass, solemnify, solemnity, solemnize, Solemn League and Covenant, solemnly, Solemn Mass, solemn vow
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Words related to solemnity

seriousness, earnestness, gravity, ceremony, impressiveness

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British Dictionary definitions for solemnity

solemnity
/ (səˈlɛmnɪtɪ) /

noun plural -ties

the state or quality of being solemn
(often plural) solemn ceremony, observance, celebration, etc
law a formality necessary to validate a deed, act, contract, etc
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