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Definition of Solemnly
1. Adverb. In a grave and sedate manner. "The judge sat there solemnly"
Definition of Solemnly
1. adv. In a solemn manner; with gravity; seriously; formally.
Definition of Solemnly
1. Adverb. In a solemn manner. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Solemnly
1. solemn [adv] - See also: solemn
Lexicographical Neighbors of Solemnly
Literary usage of Solemnly
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Journal: 1st-13th Congress . Repr. 14th Congress, 1st Session by United States Congress. House (1837)
"For this reimbursement, at the time and times herein specified, the faith of the
United States is hereby solemnly pledged. Sec. 2. And be it further enacted ..."
2. The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire by Edward Gibbon (1843)
"Imploring ihe protection and forgiveness of the emperor, they solemnly promised,
as subjects in peace, and as soldiers in war, the most inviolable fidelity ..."
3. Chronological History of the West Indies by Thomas Southey (1827)
"... necessity of submitting, who all solemnly promised so to do: in the night the
greater part of them, and the orator himself, escaped to the mountains. ..."
4. The Talisman: A Tale of the Crusaders by Walter Scott (1878)
"... It is well," said De Vaux slowly and solemnly; " for it irks me somewhat to
say that which sums ..."
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