solemnity

Meanings

• noun

  The quality or state of being solemn, grave, or serious.

• noun

  A formal ceremony or occasion, especially one involving religious vows.

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Pronunciation

1. /səˈlɛmnɪti/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with solemnity
solace , solemate , tomfoolery , voluptuary , colander , mandolin , candor , banjo , sanity , panoply , canopy , panorama , panegyric

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Variants

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solemnities , solemnity

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Etymology

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From Old French solemnel, from solum 'ground' + nel 'new'. The idea being that a solemn vow is one made upon the ground, and hence to be kept.

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Trivia

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1. The term solemnity is derived from the Latin word solemnitas, which means 'majesty, splendor, or grandeur'.

2. The longest recorded solemn vow was made by a man named Vachanananda Shivabalapurkar, who vowed not to eat or drink anything for 74 years, from 1871 to 1945.

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1. gravity: Related concept as gravity is a synonym for solemnity and refers to the seriousness or weightiness of a situation.

2. solemn occasion: A formal event or ceremony, such as a wedding or funeral, that requires a solemn mood or atmosphere.

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Culture

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In literature, solemnity is often used to describe the mood or atmosphere of a scene. For example, in Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Raven,' the narrator describes his room as having a 'solemn stillness' that is broken by the arrival of the raven. In art, solemnity can be conveyed through the use of dark colors and serious expressions. In music, solemnity can be achieved through the use of slow tempos and heavy instrumentation.

How to Memorize "solemnity"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a formal ceremony with serious and grave expressions, slow movements, and solemn music to help remember the meaning of solemnity.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word solemnity with the image of a serious and formal occasion, such as a wedding or a funeral, to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that solemnity comes from the Old French word solum, meaning 'ground.' Imagine making a solemn vow on the ground to help remember the meaning.

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