noun🔗ShareThe quality of being deeply serious and sober or solemn."the solemnity of a funeral"culturetraditioneventsocietyreligionqualityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn instance or example of solemn behavior; a rite or ceremony performed with reverence."The graduation ceremony was full of solemnities, like the reading of student names and the turning of tassels. "ritualreligionculturetraditioneventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA feast day of the highest rank celebrating a mystery of faith such as the Trinity, an event in the life of Jesus, the Virgin Mary, or another important saint."The church was beautifully decorated for the Christmas solemnities. "religiontheologyritualfestivalholidayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA solemn or formal observance; proceeding according to due form; the formality which is necessary to render a thing done valid."The graduation ceremony was filled with the solemnities expected of such an important event, including speeches, awards, and the formal presentation of diplomas. "ritualreligioncultureeventtraditionsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA celebration or festivity."The school's graduation ceremonies included many solemnities, like the awarding of diplomas and the valedictorian's speech. "festivalcultureeventreligiontraditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
