solemn

Example Sentences

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In a country of 9.6 million people, a million watched as a solemn Peter Magyar explained why he had had enough of his own party.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

His elegant pinks, mauves, light blues and reds are rare in such solemn scenes; almost otherworldly, they beautifully draw attention to all the gently curved bodies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

"Today, we come together in solemn solidarity to affirm truth and pursue a route to healing and reparative justice. The adoption of this resolution serves as a safeguard against forgetting," said Mahama.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

In one sequence, a solemn Gregorian chant pivots to a tango as Grace and Rocky’s ships connect airlock-to-airlock in spinning orbit.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

It was beautiful, but too solemn: I half rose, and stretched my arm to draw the curtain.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë