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solenne

solemn

adjective soh-LEN-neh Rare

Origin: From Latin sollemnis ('annual, customary, ceremonial').

Also means

formal, grave

Usage Note

Solenne is invariable for gender (un momento solenne, una promessa solenne) and forms its plural with solenni. It can describe ceremonies, vows, and tones. Colloquially it can be used ironically or hyperbolically: una solenne stupidaggine means 'a downright piece of stupidity.'

Examples

"Il giuramento fu pronunciato in modo solenne."

Natural Translation

The oath was pronounced in a solemn manner.

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