solemnity
11solemnity — noun (plural ties) Date: 14th century 1. formal or ceremonious observance of an occasion or event 2. a solemn event or occasion 3. a solemn condition or quality < the solemnity of his words > …
12solemnity — /seuh lem ni tee/, n., pl. solemnities. 1. the state or character of being solemn; earnestness; gravity; impressiveness: the solemnity of a state funeral. 2. Often, solemnities. a solemn observance, ceremonial proceeding, or special formality:… …
13solemnity — so|lem|ni|ty [səˈlemnıti] n 1.) [U] the quality of being serious in behaviour or manner ▪ the solemnity of a great religious occasion 2.) solemnities [plural] the ceremonies of an important and serious occasion …
14solemnity — noun 1 (U) the quality of being serious in behaviour or manner: the solemnity of a great religious occasion 2 solemnities (plural) the ceremonies of an important and serious occasion: He was buried with all the solemnities befitting a monarch …
15solemnity of contract — n. A concept that it is all right for two people to enter into a contract for anything they wish to, and as long as the proper formalities are observed and no defenses exist against it, that contract is enforceable and should be respected.… …
16Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God — The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God is a liturgical feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary, celebrated by the Roman Catholic Church on 1 January, the Octave Day of Christmas. In some countries this day is considered a holy day of obligation. The feast …
17solemnity — noun a) The quality of being deeply serious and sober or solemn. b) An instance or example of solemn behavior …
18solemnity — Synonyms and related words: aridity, augustness, baccalaureate service, barrenness, bleakness, bloodlessness, buckram, celebration, ceremonial, ceremoniousness, ceremony, characterlessness, circumstance, colorlessness, commencement, consequence,… …
19solemnity — I (Roget s IV) n. Syn. sobriety, ceremony, gravity, impressiveness; see seriousness 2 . II (Roget s Thesaurus II) noun High seriousness of manner or bearing: graveness, gravity, sedateness, sobriety, solemnness, staidness. See ATTITUDE, HEAVY,… …
20solemnity — so|lem|ni|ty [ sə lemnəti ] noun 1. ) uncount the seriousness of someone s behavior or attitude 2. ) solemnities plural ceremonies held to celebrate a serious and important occasion …
