All 6 Uses of
solemn
in
Emma
- All manner of solemn nonsense was talked on the subject, but I believed none of it.†
Chpt 1.1-2
- "There is no saying, indeed," replied Harriet rather solemnly.†
Chpt 1.3-4 *
- Do not let us be too solemn on the business.†
Chpt 1.9-10
- "— Even Mr. Weston shook his head, and looked solemn, and said, "Ah! poor woman, who would have thought it!" and resolved, that his mourning should be as handsome as possible; and his wife sat sighing and moralising over her broad hems with a commiseration and good sense, true and steady.†
Chpt 3.9-10
- There has been a solemn engagement between them ever since October—formed at Weymouth, and kept a secret from every body.†
Chpt 3.9-10
- She hardly knew yet what Mr. Knightley would ask; but a very short parley with her own heart produced the most solemn resolution of never quitting her father.†
Chpt 3.13-14
Definition:
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(solemn) in a very serious (and often dignified) manner