ETYM Old Eng. solempne, Old Fren. solempne, Latin solemnis, solennis, sollemnis, sollennis; sollus all, entire + annus a year; properly, that takes place every year; -- used especially of religious solemnities. Related to Silly, Annual.
1. Expressing serious reflections; marked by seriousness; serious; grave; devout.
2. Real; earnest; downright.
3. Stately; ceremonious; grand.
4. Marked with religious rites and pomps; enjoined by, or connected with, religion; sacred.
1. Frugal. Un homme sobre.
2. Dépouillé.
3. Concis. Un style sobre.
4. Discret. Des propos sobres.
1. Officiel. Un discours solennel.
2. Imposant.
3. (Péjoratif) Pompeux. Une allure solennelle.
1. Officiel. Un discours solennel.
2. Imposant.
3. (Péjoratif) Pompeux. Une allure solennelle.