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solemnly

[/ˈsɒləmli/]
adverb
solenemente
1. in a serious, dignified, and formal manner
He solemnly swore to tell the truth.
Ele jurou solenemente dizer a verdade.
2. with sincere and earnest conviction
She solemnly promised to keep the secret.
Ela prometeu solenemente guardar o segredo.
3. in a grave or somber manner
The priest solemnly blessed the congregation.
O sacerdote abençoou solenemente a congregação.
Synonyms
gravelyseriouslyformallyceremoniouslyearnestly
Antonyms
lightlycasuallyflippantlyjokingly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
solenemente
standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
solenemente
standard usage in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

solemnly swear
solemnly promise
solemnly declare
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