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solemn
Part of speech: NounSolemnness.
Part of speech: AdjectiveAttended with sacred rites or ceremonies; as, a solemn feast- day; inspiring awe or fear; serious.
Part of speech: AdverbSolemnly.
Usage examples "solemn":- The solemn excitement of the services had left its traces upon her countenance and in her mind. - "Sylvia's Lovers -- Complete", Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell.
- He has such a solemn face that it sounded a little severe and you took him seriously! - "Virgin Soil", Ivan S. Turgenev.
- Michael thought it rather dark and solemn. - "There was a King in Egypt", Norma Lorimer.