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solemnly
[ sol-uhm-lee ]
adverb
- in a grave, sober, or mirthless fashion:
She took me aside, solemnly laid her hand on my shoulder, and said, 鈥淵ou must keep all this going when I'm gone.鈥
- in a gravely or somberly impressive manner; in a way that causes serious thoughts:
We are solemnly reminded by this week鈥檚 events just how prevalent domestic violence still is.
- in a serious, earnest, formal, or ceremonious manner:
We watched the new doctors solemnly pledge to always be loyal to the welfare of the patients who come under their care.
- in a way that is legally binding, as a declaration or agreement:
I do solemnly swear or affirm that I requested and returned the absentee ballot, and that I have not and will not vote more than one ballot in this election.
- in a way that involves religious forms or rites:
The chapel was solemnly consecrated on the 25th of June, 1951.
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亚洲网紅露点 History and Origins
Origin of solemnly1
Example Sentences
A group of Ukrainian soldiers joined the march, solemnly parading a Ukrainian flag and wearing military uniform.
Standing next to him, Sullivan solemnly nodded his head.
She trailed in slowly, solemnly, heading straight for a visually impaired guest.
As he stared solemnly straight ahead at the Cenotaph, was this his own commitment to public service, duty and endurance?
鈥淚 sovereign, Lidia Thorpe, do solemnly and sincerely swear that I will be faithful and I bear true allegiance to the colonising her majesty Queen Elizabeth II,鈥 she said, as she was being sworn in.
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