solemn UK /ˈsɒləm/US /ˈsɑləm/ adjective5 •Deeply serious and sombre; grave. •Characterized by or performed with appropriate or great ceremony or formality. •Inspiring serious feelings or thoughts; sombrely impressive. •Of or pertaining to religious ceremonies and rites; (generally) religious in nature; sacred. •(no longer used) Cheerless, gloomy, sombre. formsmore solemn · solemner · most solemn · solemnest