French word

solennellement

Pronunciation

IPA/solanɛləmɑ̃/

Meaning

  • adverbsolemnly

Example

Il a parlé solennellement devant tout le monde.

He spoke solemnly in front of everyone.

Illustration for solennellement (solemnly)

More examples

Il s'est excusé solennellement pour son erreur.

He apologized solemnly for his mistake.

Core concept

A public moment marked by ceremony and grave importance.

Common phrases

  • s'excuser solennellement

    apologize solemnly

Similar words

sérieusement: In a serious and earnest way, with care in speech or action.
calmement: Quietly and with a composed manner.
respectueusement: In a manner showing respect through polite words or behavior.
gravement: With a serious, weighty tone or manner.

Definition in French

De façon cérémonielle et grave, signalant l'importance d'une parole ou d'un acte.

Word origin

French solennellement is formed from solennel, from Latin sollemnis, with the adverbial suffix -ment.

Usage tips

  • Solennellement is formal and ceremonial, whereas sérieusement more generally expresses seriousness without suggesting a ceremony.

Other meanings

  • gravelyadverb

Opposites

  • informellementinformallyadverb
  • familièrementfamiliarlyadverb

Related words

  • solennelsolemnadjective
  • solennitésolemnitynoun

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