Definition of Solemn

extremely somber or serious

Examples of Solemn in a sentence

The police officer was quite solemn as he told the woman about her son’s death.  🔊

When Bill learned his son had been naughty throughout the funeral, he scolded him for misbehaving during the solemn occasion.  🔊

There was no humor in the principal’s solemn face as she talked about the consequences of school bullying.  🔊

As Ann watched the solemn documentary about homelessness, she was motivated to help solve the problem in her city.  🔊

My mother’s solemn expression told me she was not in a playful mood.  🔊

Unlike the fraternity’s wild parties, the organization’s induction ceremony was a solemn event.  🔊

The comedian’s fans were surprised to learn he would play a solemn character in his new film.  🔊

Before the doctor read the results of my blood tests, he eyed me with a solemn gaze.  🔊

Jane refused to break her solemn promise to her best friend.  🔊

In a solemn voice, the flight attendant told the passengers to fasten their seatbelts in preparation for takeoff.  🔊

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