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Definitions for solemness
solem·ness
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Princeton's WordNet
sedateness, staidness, solemnity, solemnessnoun
a trait of dignified seriousness
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Solemness, Solemnitynoun
Etymology: solemnité, French; from solemn.
Great was the cause; our old solemnities
From no blind zeal or fond tradition rise;
But, sav’d from death, our Argives yearly pay
These grateful honours to the god of day. Alexander Pope.The lady Constance,
Some speedy messenger bid repair
To our solemnity. William Shakespeare, King John.The moon, like to a silver bow,
New bent in heaven, shall behold the night
Of our solemnities. William Shakespeare.There may be great danger in using such compositions in churches, at arraignments, plays, and solemnities. Francis Bacon.
What fun’ral pomp shall floating Tiber see,
When rising from his bed he views the sad solemnity! Dryd.Though the forms and solemnities of the last judgment may bear some resemblance to those we are acquainted with here, yet the rule of proceeding shall be very different. Francis Atterbury.
With much more skilful cruelty, and horrible solemnity, he caused each thing to be prepared for his triumph of tyranny. Philip Sidney.
The stateliness and gravity of the Spaniards shews itself in the solemnity of their language. Joseph Addison, Spectator.
A diligent decency was in Polycletus, above others; to whom though the highest praise be attributed by the most, yet some think he wanted solemness. Henry Wotton, Architecture.
Pr’ythee, Virgilia, turn thy solemness out o’ door,
And go along with us. William Shakespeare, Coriolanus.This speech ended with a solemnity of accent. Fem. Quixote.
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solemness
Solemnness refers to the quality or state of being serious, earnest, or grave. It often involves a deep sincerity and thoughtfulness, and is frequently associated with formal occasions, ceremonies and respectful situations. It can also denote a lack of humor or frivolity.
Webster Dictionary
Solemnessnoun
solemnness
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of solemness in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of solemness in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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