DictionaryRoot: sollemnis
Latin

sollemnis

established, formal, ceremonial

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A solemn Black adult stands respectfully at a memorial with a serious calm expression.
adjective

solemn

SOL-um/ˈsɑːləm/

Serious, sincere, and dignified in manner or attitude.

Etymology

Latin sollemnis described what was established or observed with formal ceremony. English extended the gravity of religious observance to seriousness of manner, even outside religion.

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