solemn
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In a solemn ceremony, Moon recited his proclamation on an elevated stage.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 27, 2026
Being there felt deeply moving, almost solemn, and yet outside it transformed into something joyful and alive.
From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026
In normal circumstances, when American dignitaries come to Normandy for the anniversary to pay their respects, it’s a solemn but proud occasion.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
Ochoa spoke about the announcement without a solemn tone.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
Earnestness is ever deeply solemn: first, as I listened to that prayer, I wondered at his; then, when it continued and rose, I was touched by it, and at last awed.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
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