Synonyms:
grave, sedate, sober, solemn
Meaning: dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises; "a grave God-fearing man"; "a quiet sedate nature"; "as sober as a judge"; "a solemn promise"; "the judge was solemn as he pronounced sentence"
Usage examples
"This was a solemn one, Richard.
Stamped with unutterable and solemn woe
Amos raised his right hand looking very solemn.
Again, a long and deeply solemn pause took place.
They came quickly and with stern and solemn emphasis.
He would then say, with a peculiar smile, more solemn than cheerful--
He looked up at the solemn stars unafraid, and so murmured to himself.
The treaty was ratified by solemn oaths, and observed with mutual fidelity.
They sang this morning, these improvised choristers, with a solemn transport.
To look at their faces one would have thought they were performing a solemn duty.