Both Uses of
solemn
in
The Help
- People begin to stir, telling each other good night with solemn nods.†
Chpt 19solemn = very serious--possibly dignified
- He turns to Mother, solemnly bows and extends his hand.†
Chpt 20 *solemnly = with seriousness and dignity
Definitions:
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(1)
(solemn) in a very serious (and often dignified) manner
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(2)
(meaning too rare to warrant focus) meaning too rare to warrant focus:
Less commonly, solemn can mean that something was done with great or appropriate ceremony. It can also be used to describe something as dark or undecorated.