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May 27, 2012
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Synonyms for solemn

Adjective

1. grave, sedate, sober, solemn, serious (vs. frivolous)
usage: dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises; "a grave God-fearing man"; "a quiet sedate nature"; "as sober as a judge"; "a solemn promise"; "the judge was solemn as he pronounced sentence"
2. earnest, in earnest(predicate), sincere, solemn, serious (vs. frivolous)
usage: characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions; "both sides were deeply in earnest, even passionate"; "an entirely sincere and cruel tyrant"; "a film with a solemn social message"
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