solemnity

  • 1Solemnity — • The word solemnity is here used to denote the amount of intrinsic or extrinsic pomp with which a feast is celebrated Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Solemnity     Solemnity   …

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  • 2Solemnity — So*lem ni*ty, n.; pl. {Solemnities}. [L. solemnitas, solennitas: cf. F. solennit[ e], solemnit[ e], OF. also sollempnit[ e].] 1. A rite or ceremony performed with religious reverence; religious or ritual ceremony; as, the solemnity of a funeral,… …

    The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • 3Solemnity — Allgemeine Informationen Genre(s) Heavy Metal Gründung 1998 Website www.solemnity.de …

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  • 4solemnity — I noun awesomeness, ceremoniousness, ceremony, dignity, graveness, gravitas, gravity, impressiveness, pomp, seriousness, severitas, soberness, sobriety, solemn feeling, stateliness, tradition, tristitia II index ceremony …

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  • 5solemnity — late 13c., “observance of ceremony,” from O.Fr. solempnete, from L. solempnitas, from sollemnis (see SOLEMN (Cf. solemn)). Meaning “state of being solemn” is from 1712. Related: Solemnities …

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  • 6solemnity — ► NOUN (pl. solemnities) 1) the state or quality of being solemn. 2) a solemn rite or ceremony …

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  • 7solemnity — [sə lem′nə tē] n. pl. solemnities [ME solempnete < OFr solempneté < L sollemnitas] 1. solemn ceremony, ritual, observance, etc. 2. solemn feeling, character, or appearance; serious or awesome quality; gravity 3. Law the formality needed to… …

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  • 8Solemnity — A Solemnity of the Roman Catholic Church is a principal holy day in the liturgical calendar, usually commemorating an event in the life of Jesus, his mother Mary, or other important saints. The observance begins with the vigil on the evening… …

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  • 9solemnity — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ great ▪ The monument was unveiled with great solemnity. ▪ mock ▪ due … OF SOLEMNITY ▪ air …

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  • 10solemnity — UK [səˈlemnətɪ] / US noun Word forms solemnity : singular solemnity plural solemnities 1) [uncountable] the seriousness of someone s behaviour or attitude 2) solemnities [plural] ceremonies that are held to celebrate a serious and important… …

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