solenne
solemn
adjective soh-LEN-neh Rare
Origin: From Latin sollemnis ('annual, customary, ceremonial').
Also means
formal, grave
Usage Note
Solenne is invariable for gender (un momento solenne, una promessa solenne) and forms its plural with solenni. It can describe ceremonies, vows, and tones. Colloquially it can be used ironically or hyperbolically: una solenne stupidaggine means 'a downright piece of stupidity.'
Examples
"Il giuramento fu pronunciato in modo solenne."
Natural Translation
The oath was pronounced in a solemn manner.
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