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Roald Dahl pioneered a new kind of literature for youngsters, one that dispensed with cant and solemnity, favoring anarchy and joy over duty and humbuggery while acknowledging that oftentimes no good deed goes unpunished. But ultimately, it was his sheer joie de vivre that carried the day.
Paul Di Filippo

Meaning of "solemnity" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SOLEMNITY

solemnity  [səˈlɛmnɪtɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SOLEMNITY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Solemnity is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SOLEMNITY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Solemnity

A solemnity is a feast day of the highest rank in the liturgical calendar of the Roman Rite, celebrating a mystery of faith such as the Trinity, an event in the life of Jesus, his mother Mary, or another important saint. The observance begins with the vigil on the evening before the actual date of the feast. Unlike feast days of the rank of feast or those of the rank of memorial, solemnities replace the celebration of Sundays outside of Advent, Lent and Easter. The word comes from Latin sollemnitas, derived from sollus and annus, indicating an annual celebration.

Definition of solemnity in the English dictionary

The first definition of solemnity in the dictionary is the state or quality of being solemn. Other definition of solemnity is solemn ceremony, observance, celebration, etc. Solemnity is also a formality necessary to validate a deed, act, contract, etc.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SOLEMNITY


affinity
əˈfɪnɪtɪ
Christianity
ˌkrɪstɪˈænɪtɪ
community
kəˈmjuːnɪtɪ
dignity
ˈdɪɡnɪtɪ
equal-opportunity
ˌiːkwəlˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪtɪ
eternity
ɪˈtɜːnɪtɪ
humanity
hjuːˈmænɪtɪ
immunity
ɪˈmjuːnɪtɪ
indemnity
ɪnˈdɛmnɪtɪ
infinity
ɪnˈfɪnɪtɪ
insanity
ɪnˈsænɪtɪ
maternity
məˈtɜːnɪtɪ
opportunity
ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪtɪ
profanity
prəˈfænɪtɪ
sanity
ˈsænɪtɪ
serenity
sɪˈrɛnɪtɪ
trinity
ˈtrɪnɪtɪ
unity
ˈjuːnɪtɪ
vanity
ˈvænɪtɪ
vicinity
vɪˈsɪnɪtɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SOLEMNITY

solemn
Solemn League and Covenant
solemn vows
solemness
solemnification
solemnified
solemnifies
solemnify
solemnisation
solemnise
solemniser
solemnities
solemnization
solemnize
solemnizer
solemnly
solemnness
soleness
solenette
solenodon

WORDS THAT END LIKE SOLEMNITY

act of indemnity
amenity
divinity
double indemnity
equal opportunity
European Community
femininity
fraternity
gated community
global community
golden opportunity
Holy Trinity
impunity
masculinity
modernity
obscenity
paternity
retirement community
salinity
urbanity

Synonyms and antonyms of solemnity in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «SOLEMNITY»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «solemnity» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of solemnity

Translation of «solemnity» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SOLEMNITY

Find out the translation of solemnity to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of solemnity from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «solemnity» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

严肃
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

solemnidad
570 millions of speakers

English

solemnity
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

गंभीरता
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الجديه
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

торжественность
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

solenidade
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অনুষ্ঠান
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

solennité
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kesungguhan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Feierlichkeit
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

厳粛さ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

장엄
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Solemnity
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tính nghiêm trang
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பெருவிழா
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सोल्मिनेटी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

ciddiyet
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

solennità
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

uroczystość
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

урочистість
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

solemnitate
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

επισημότητα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

plegtigheid
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

solemnity
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

høytidelighet
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of solemnity

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SOLEMNITY»

The term «solemnity» is regularly used and occupies the 72.694 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SOLEMNITY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about solemnity

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QUOTES WITH «SOLEMNITY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word solemnity.
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Paul Di Filippo
Roald Dahl pioneered a new kind of literature for youngsters, one that dispensed with cant and solemnity, favoring anarchy and joy over duty and humbuggery while acknowledging that oftentimes no good deed goes unpunished. But ultimately, it was his sheer joie de vivre that carried the day.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SOLEMNITY»

Discover the use of solemnity in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to solemnity and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Sacramental Solemnity: Gilbert Tennent, the Covenant, and ...
This dissertation examines the theological heritage which shaped Gilbert Tennent's covenant theology as it was expressed through his preaching on the Lord's Supper.
George William Robertson, 2007
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The Solemnity of the Last Day, Especially to Ministers and ...
Doubtless, some of us feel, that there is a solemnity in this last, public interview. But, what is all this, my friends, to the solemnity of that day, when we shall meet again, in presence of the assembled universe, and give account of ourselves to ...
Sylvester BURT, 1812
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The Great Solemnity of the Coronation of the King and Queen ...
Douglas MacLeane. The Queen being come into the Chapel, and standing before the Altar, will deliver the Sceptre with the 007/6 to the Archbishop, who will lay it upon the Altar there."° The Queen will then be disrobed of Her Imperial Mantle, ...
Douglas MacLeane, 1902
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The Oxford Act, A.D. 1733. Being a Particular ... Account of ...
BEIN G * A particular and exact Account 0 F T H A T SOLEMNITY= Wherein is inserted, for the Use of the Bean Mande, t An Imitation of the first Part of the Bellm Homo 63' Academicm ; O R, Part of'the Dialo ue between the Gay and the P ain ...
University of Oxford, 1735
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The Nature, Solemnity, Grounds, Property, and Benefits, of a ...
Together with the Duties of Those who Enter Into Such a Covenant. Delivered in a Sermon at Westminster at that Publique Convention, (ordered by the Honourable House of Commons) for the Taking of the Covenant ... Upon Friday Octob. 6.
Joseph Caryl, 1643
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2009 Catholic Almanac
The dignity or rank of observances is indicated by the terms: solemnity (highest in rank); feast; memorial (for universal observance); optional memorial (for celebration by choice). AAllll SSaaiinnttss, Nov. 1, Holy Day of Obligation, solemnity.
Matthew Bunson, 2008
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Solemnity
High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! A Solemnity of the Roman Catholic Church is a principal holy day in the liturgical calendar, usually commemorating an event in the life of Jesus, his mother Mary, or other important saints.
Jesse Russell, Ronald Cohn, 2012
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An English and Welsh Dictionary, Wherein, Not Only the ...
Solemnity or ceremony. See Ceremony (in its 1st and 3rd Acceptation) Pomp, Ac Solemnity, s. [the religious, and awful, ceremony of celebrating an anniversary or solemn feast] Parcbedig (dwyfol) gj nhaliaeth uch- el-wyl; f gwasanaetli (rheol ...
John Walters, Hannah Walters, 1828
9
Praying-with the Saints-to God Our Mother
January 1—Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God / 327 January 6—Solemnity of the Epiphany / 328 January 25—Feast of Paul's Conversion / 329 February 2—Feast of the Presentation of the Lord / 331 February 22—Feast of the Chair of St. Peter  ...
Daniel F. Stramara, 2012
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Hermogenes' on Types of Style
The fourth order of thoughts that produce Solemnity are those that deal with entirely human affairs, but those that are great and glorious, such as the battle at Marathon or Plateia or the sea battle at Salamis or cutting a canal through Mount  ...
Hermogenes, 1987

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SOLEMNITY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term solemnity is used in the context of the following news items.
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Novena ends on a note of wisdom, solemnity
SCRANTON — The Solemn Novena to St. Ann wrapped up Sunday evening with an elaborate Mass touching upon the theme of age and wisdom in a homily ... «Citizens Voice, Jul 15»
2
Amid the solemnity, squabbling
MUHAMED DURAKOVIC wandered the hills and forests for 37 days after Srebrenica, his home town, fell to Bosnian Serb forces on July 11th 1995. He survived ... «The Economist, Jul 15»
3
Gaspo: Solemnity shattered at Durham cemetery, but who did it and …
Last week, solemnity was shattered, for reasons yet unknown, by person(s), at this writing, unknown. At this point, I have no idea whether the column prompted ... «News & Observer, Jul 15»
4
10 Things about John the Baptist that Caught My Eye Today …
Today, 24 June, we are celebrating the Solemnity of St John the Baptist. He is the only saint — with the exception of the Virgin Mary — whose birth the liturgy ... «Patheos, Jun 15»
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MAGNIFICAT: The Solemnity of the Sacred Heart
This is the conclusion of the MAGNIFICAT meditation for the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart which falls on Friday this week. God lets us undergo trials not in order ... «Catholic Herald Online, Jun 15»
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The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ: The …
The Eucharist is often referred to as the "source and summit of the Church." In receiving this "sacrament of sacraments," our Savior comes not simply to meet us ... «Catholic Online, Jun 15»
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Pope Francis celebrates the Solemnity of Corpus Christi
Pope Francis celebrates the Solemnity of Corpus Christi ... has stayed true to tradition and marks the Solemnity on the Thursday after Holy Trinity Sunday. «Vatican Radio, Jun 15»
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Solemnity of Corpus Christi: Remembering
Last night my family attended Seton School's graduation Mass and commencement. My oldest nephew was member of this class of 2015. My family has been ... «Catholic Culture, Jun 15»
9
Memorial Day in Utah mixes solemnity, community
Herriman • Memorial Day was marked in Herriman, as in many Utah communities Monday, with a mixture of solemnity and down-home celebration. A 21-gun ... «Salt Lake Tribune, May 15»
10
Respect solemnity of holiday
This Memorial Day, keep in mind the holiday isn't meant to be about barbeques, beaches and boat rides. It's about remembering and honoring the long list of ... «Montgomery Advertiser, May 15»

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