(of a person) not happy or smiling. synonym serious. opposite cheerful. Extra Examples Her mood was rather solemn. She usually had a smile on her face, but now ...

(of a person) not happy or smiling. synonym serious. Her face grew solemn. a solemn expression. opposite cheerful.

There are 20 meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective solemn, six of which are labelled obsolete. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, ...

​[uncountable] the quality of being solemn. He was smiling, but his eyes retained a look of solemnity. She handed him the envelope with mock solemnity.

solemnly adverb /ˈsɒləmli/ /ˈsɑːləmli/ without smiling or looking happy synonym seriously (1) opposite cheerfully (1)

There is one meaning in OED's entry for the verb solemn. See 'Meaning & use' for definition, usage, and quotation evidence. This word is now obsolete.

[uncountable] the quality of being solemn. He was smiling, but his eyes retained a look of solemnity. She handed him the envelope with mock solemnity.

5 дней назад · having or showing serious purpose and determination: He looked stern and solemn, and rarely spoke. The memorial was a very solemn occasion.

solemnize something (formal)Verb Forms present simple I / you / we / they solemnize. he / she / it solemnizes. past simple solemnized. -ing form solemnizing.

​solemnize something to perform a religious ceremony, especially a marriageTopics Religion and festivalsc2. Word Originlate Middle English: from Old French ...