All 4 Uses of "solemn" in "Red Queen"

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"I know," he murmurs, solemn for once.†
p. 4.9 *

solemn = very serious--possibly dignified
The time has come again to uphold this ideal, and both my sons honor our most solemn custom.†
p. 61.7
He smiles brightly, flashing even white teeth that make a few girls sigh, but his warm eyes are terribly solemn.†
p. 101.1
He nods solemnly.†
p. 278.3

solemnly = with seriousness and dignity

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(1) (solemn)
in a very serious (and often dignified) manner
(2) (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.