Definition of SOLEMNITY

solemnity

Plural: solemnities

Noun

  • a trait of dignified seriousness
  • a solemn and dignified feeling
  • The quality of being deeply serious and sober or solemn.
  • An instance or example of solemn behavior; a rite or ceremony performed with reverence.
  • A feast day of the highest rank celebrating a mystery of faith such as the Trinity, an event in the life of Jesus, the Virgin Mary, or another important saint.
  • A solemn or formal observance; proceeding according to due form; the formality which is necessary to render a thing done valid.
  • A celebration or festivity.

Examples

  • the solemnity of a funeral

Origin / 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.)

Antonyms

levity

Scrabble Score: 14

solemnity: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
solemnity: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
solemnity: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

solemnity: valid Words With Friends Word