solemnness

solemnness
The state or quality of being solemn.

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  • Solemnness — Sol emn*ness, n. The state or quality of being solemn; solemnity; impressiveness; gravity; as, the solemnness of public worship. [Written also {solemness}.] [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • solemnness — is spelt with two ns, if needed instead of the more usual solemnity …   Modern English usage

  • solemnness — əmnə̇s noun ( es) : the quality or state of being solemn * * * solˈemnness noun (also solˈemness) • • • Main Entry: ↑solemn * * * solemnness variant of solemness …   Useful english dictionary

  • solemnness — noun see solemn …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • solemnness — See solemnly. * * * …   Universalium

  • solemnness — (Roget s Thesaurus II) noun High seriousness of manner or bearing: graveness, gravity, sedateness, sobriety, solemnity, staidness. See ATTITUDE, HEAVY, STYLE …   English dictionary for students

  • solemnness — n. gravity, seriousness; ceremoniousness, formality; sincerity, earnestness …   English contemporary dictionary

  • solemnness — sol·emn·ness …   English syllables

  • solemness — Solemnness Sol emn*ness, n. The state or quality of being solemn; solemnity; impressiveness; gravity; as, the solemnness of public worship. [Written also {solemness}.] [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Solemness — Sol em*ness, n. {Solemnness}. [1913 Webster] Some think he wanted solemnes. Sir H. Wotton. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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