All 9 Uses of
solemn
in
The Witch of Blackbird Pond
- His very smile had a touch of solemnness.
p. 12..6solemnness = seriousness
- His solemn young face was even more grave than before.
p. 13..8solemn = serious
- She could imagine the twinkle that would have danced in his eyes at those solemn words.
p. 25..7solemn = very serious--possibly dignified
- But as their shyness wore off, so did their solemnness.
p. 85..0solemnness = seriousness
- But it's not much fun trying to keep my hand firm and being so solemn all day long.
p. 104..6 *solemn = serious (with no sense of fun)
- The small head nodded solemnly.
p. 116..5solemnly = in a serious manner
- Now, having spoken too seriously, he turned back her solemn regard with a laugh.
p. 127..9solemn = serious
- Why do they want life to be so solemn?
p. 128..3solemn = serious (without any sense of fun)
- Wethersfield was not always a dull solemn place!
p. 146..1solemn = serious (with no sense of fun)
Definition:
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(solemn) in a very serious (and often dignified) manner