solemn

Example Sentences

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But she shook her head and gave me a solemn look, like she was sizing up what sort of information I could handle.

From Literature

"There was a lot of people, it was very solemn, and there was a beautiful sermon about hope. At least let us have that: hope," said local churchgoer Jean-Claude.

From Barron's

In a year crowded with overwhelming headlines, the moment of the papal election felt slow, solemn and reflective.

From The Wall Street Journal

In shades of today’s generational divide on college campuses, the younger Na’vi have an ethical disagreement with their elders about their rejection of an outcast whale, Payakan, who speaks in comically solemn subtitles.

From Los Angeles Times

The city has always been comfortable with contrast—old and new shoulder to shoulder, solemn tradition twisted into something unexpected without apology.

From Salon