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Adjective: solemn (solemner,solemnest)  só-lum
  1. Dignified and sombre in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
    "a solemn promise"; "the judge was solemn as he pronounced sentence";
    - grave, sedate, sober
     
  2. Characterized by a firm and humourless belief in the validity of your opinions
    "a film with a solemn social message";
    - earnest, sincere

Derived forms: solemner, solemnest

See also: serious

Encyclopedia: Solemn