Black's law dictionary. HENRY CAMPBELL BLACK, M. A.. 1990.
solemn occasion for advisory opinion — A situation where the executive or legislature is in doubt as to its power or authority or the authority of a subordinate under its direction and the elimination of such doubt is necessary to enable it to act legally and intelligently upon a… … Ballentine's law dictionary
solemn — [säl′əm] adj. [ME solemne < OFr < L sollemnis, sollennis, yearly, annual, hence religious, solemn (from assoc. with annual religious festivals) < sollus, all, entire < Oscan, akin to L salvus (see SAFE) + ? annus, year] 1. a) observed … English World dictionary
on this solemn occasion — on this formal occasion, during this official event … English contemporary dictionary
solemn — 01. Her grandfather is a very [solemn] man who almost never smiles. 02. The Veterans Day ceremonies were a very [solemn] occasion. 03. The guests watched [solemnly] as the funeral procession began. 04. Brock made a [solemn] promise to his… … Grammatical examples in English
solemn — solemnly, adv. solemnness, n. /sol euhm/, adj. 1. grave, sober, or mirthless, as a person, the face, speech, tone, or mood: solemn remarks. 2. gravely or somberly impressive; causing serious thoughts or a grave mood: solemn music. 3. serious or… … Universalium
solemn — adj. 1 serious and dignified (a solemn occasion). 2 formal; accompanied by ceremony (a solemn oath). 3 mysteriously impressive. 4 (of a person) serious or cheerless in manner (looks rather solemn). 5 full of importance; weighty (a solemn warning) … Useful english dictionary
solemn — sol•emn [[t]ˈsɒl əm[/t]] adj. 1) grave; mirthless: solemn remarks[/ex] 2) somberly sedate or profound: solemn music[/ex] 3) serious; earnest: solemn assurances[/ex] 4) of a formal or ceremonious character: a solemn occasion[/ex] 5) made in due… … From formal English to slang
solemn — adjective 1) a solemn occasion Syn: dignified, ceremonious, ceremonial, stately, formal, courtly, majestic; imposing, awe inspiring, splendid, magnificent, grand Ant: frivolous 2) … Thesaurus of popular words
solemn — adjective 1) a solemn occasion Syn: dignified, ceremonial, stately, formal, majestic, imposing, splendid, magnificent, grand 2) he looked very solemn Syn: serious, grave … Synonyms and antonyms dictionary
solemn — sol|emn [ˈsɔləm US ˈsa: ] adj [Date: 1300 1400; : Old French; Origin: solemne, from Latin solemnis ceremonial, formal, solemn ] 1.) very serious and not happy, for example because something bad has happened or because you are at an important… … Dictionary of contemporary English
