Frederick, the emperor, . . . has spared no expense in
strengthening this city; since which time we find no solemn taking
it by the Turks.
Fuller.
6. Affectedly grave or serious; as, to put on a solemn face. "A solemn
coxcomb." Swift.
7. (Law) Made in form; ceremonious; as, solemn war; conforming with all
legal requirements; as, probate in solemn form. Burrill. Jarman.
Greenleaf.
Solemn League and Covenant. See Covenant, 2.
Syn. -- Grave; formal; ritual; ceremonial; sober; serious; reverential;
devotional; devout. See Grave.
Sol"em*ness (?), n. Solemnness.
Some think he wanted solemnes.
Sir H. Wotton.
So*lem"ni*ty (?), n.; pl. Solemnities (#). [L. solemnitas, solennitas:
cf. F. solennité, solemnité, OF. also sollempnité.] 1. A rite or
ceremony performed with religious reverence; religious or ritual
ceremony; as, the solemnity of a funeral, a sacrament.
Great was the cause; our old solemnities From no blind zeal or fond
tradition rise, But saved from death, our Argives yearly pay These
grateful honors to the god of day.
Pope.