Solemn
/sˈɑləm/
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Definition
(adj) Of or pertaining to religious ceremonies and rites; (generally) religious in nature; sacred.
Sentence Examples
The priest pretends to be solemn in public.
Roy looked solemn as I told him the story.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The graduation ceremony was a very ____ occasion, marking the end of years of hard academic work.