solemn
adjective/ˈsɑləm/
Frequency rank: #8,525 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
Formal and serious in manner or appearance.
Example sentence
The judge wore her most solemn expression as she read the final verdict aloud.
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