solemnity

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Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

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Definition

  1. noun a trait of dignified seriousness
  2. noun a solemn and dignified feeling

Etymology

From solemn + -ity, from Middle English solemnity (“observance of formality and ceremony”), frequently in the phrases in solemnity, with solemnity, which from Old French solemnite, from Latin sollemnitās, from sollemnis. (Compare solemn.)

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Synonyms

sedateness, staidness, solemness

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