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solemn
adjective
Characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
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ˈsɒləm
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adjective
Characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
“Both sides were deeply in earnest, even passionate”
adjective
Dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
“A grave God-fearing man”
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Both sides were deeply in earnest, even passionate
An entirely sincere and cruel tyrant
A film with a solemn social message
A grave God-fearing man
A quiet sedate nature
As sober as a judge
A solemn promise
The judge was solemn as he pronounced sentence
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