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solemn (SAHL uhm) (adjective), more solemn, most solemn
1. Of a serious, thoughtful, important consideration, or mood: When Jeremy was told about his friend's accident, he had a solemn look on his face.
The church organist played solemn music which caused many in the congregation to think deeply about their lives.
Usually a judge in court is a solemn figure who receives attention and respect.
2. Relating to something which is done with form and ceremony: There was a solemn procession at the funeral for the minister of the church who had a heart attack. 3. Conveying a sincere promise: Adam and Evelyn made a solemn promise to love each other forever.As an alcoholic for years, Henry made a solemn decision and promise to his wife never to drink liqueur again.
4. Etymology: from Old French solemne, which came from Latin sollemnis, "customary, formal, ceremonial, traditional" and then "performed with due ceremony on a particular day that has been established".
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(Latin: serious, earnest, sacred, holy; dignified with formality at a ceremonious service or as a religious devotion)
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One Sweetly Solemn Thought by Phoebe Cary (1852-1871)
One sweetly solemn thought
Nearer my Father’s house,
Nearer the bound of life
But lying darkly between,
Father, perfect my trust!
Be Thee near when my feet
Comes to me o’er and o’er;
Nearer to my home today am IThan e’er I’ve been before.
Nearer my Father’s house,
Where many mansions be;
Nearer today, the great white throne,Nearer the crystal sea.
Nearer the bound of life
Where burdens are laid down;
Nearer to leave the heavy cross,Nearer to gain the crown.
But lying darkly between,
Winding down through the night,
Is the deep and unknown streamTo be crossed ere we reach the light.
Father, perfect my trust!
Strengthen my power of faith!
Nor let me stand, at last, aloneUpon the shore of death.
Be Thee near when my feet
Are slipping over the brink;
For it may be I’m nearer home,Nearer now than I think.
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