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solemnity Synonyms
Another word for solemnity
Choosing another word for solemnity depends on context, so the 17 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
The state or quality of being serious, earnest, and dignified in manner or atmosphere.
Usage Example
"The judge spoke with great solemnness as she delivered the final verdict to the courtroom."
Strongest
solemnness
seriousness
gravity
earnestness
Strong
somberness
sobriety
gravitas
dignity
• noun (Context 2)
A formal, traditional, or religious ceremony, rite, or observance (often used in the plural).
Usage Example
"Thousands of citizens gathered in the capital to witness the solemnities marking the monarch's coronation."
Strongest
ceremony
Strong
rite
ritual
observance
service
sacrament
• noun (Context 3)
In the Roman Catholic liturgical calendar, a feast day of the highest rank celebrating a central mystery of faith or a major saint.
Usage Example
"The parish choir prepared special music for the feast of All Saints on November first."
Strong
feast
holy day
festival
Opposites of solemnity
The opposite of solemnity shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
levity
frivolity
lightheartedness
flippancy
mirth
cheerfulness
jocularity
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Solemnity. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/solemnity