Definitions for solemnly
solemn·ly

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.5 / 2 votes

1. solemnlyadverb

   in a grave and sedate manner

   "the judge sat there solemnly"

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1. solemnlyadverb

   In a solemn manner.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Solemnlyadverb

   Etymology: from solemn.

   1. With annual religious ceremonies.2. With formal gravity and stateliness.

   There are, in points of wisdom and sufficiency, that do nothing or little very solemnly. Francis Bacon, Essays.

   3. With formal state.

   Let him land,
   And solemnly see him set on to London. William Shakespeare, H. V.

   4. With affected gravity.

   The ministers of state, who gave us law,
   In corners, with selected friends, withdraw;
   There in deaf murmurs solemnly are wise,
   Whisp’ring like winds, ere hurricanes arise. Dryden.

   5. With religious seriousness.

   To demonstrate how much men are blinded by their own partiality, I do solemnly assure the reader, that he is the only person from whom I ever heard that objection. Jonathan Swift.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:2.0 / 2 votes

1. Solemnlyadverb

   in a solemn manner; with gravity; seriously; formally

How to pronounce solemnly?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say solemnly in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of solemnly in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of solemnly in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of solemnly in a Sentence

1. The King:

   As the Queen herself did with such unswerving devotion, I too now solemnly pledge The King, throughout the remaining time God grants me, to uphold the Constitutional principles at the heart of our nation, and wherever you may live in the United Kingdom, or in the Realms and territories across the world, and whatever may be your background or beliefs, I shall endeavor to serve you with loyalty, respect and love, as I have throughout my life.

2. President Francois Hollande:

   I solemnly promise you all that France will do everything to defeat the army of fanatics who have committed these crimes, that she will act tirelessly to protect her children, the terrorists want to divide us, to oppose us, to pit us against one another. They will fail. They have the cult of death, we have the love of life.

3. unknown:

   And sometimes it is better to solemnly retreat into solitude, than to be gravely misunderstood. Author: S.A. Quinox

4. Elbert Hubbard:

   A legal or religious ceremony by which two persons of the opposite sex solemnly agree to harass and spy on each other... until death do them join.

5. Dwight D. Eisenhower:

   On that day let us solemnly remember the sacrifices of all those who fought so valiantly, on the seas, in the air, and on foreign shores, to preserve our heritage of freedom, and let us reconsecrate ourselves to the task of promoting an enduring peace so that all their efforts shall not have been in vain.

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