solemn

S2 W2

in Vietnamese Nghiêm túc, trang trọng

BrE /ˈsɒl.mən/ AmE /ˈsoʊ.ləm/

adjective en → vi

1 FORMALITY [attributive, predicative] B1

Nghiêm túc, trang trọng

serious and formal, especially in a way that is slightly frightening or impressive

  • a solemn occasion/moment

Collocations solemn ceremony · solemn moment

  • The wedding was a very solemn occasion.

    Lễ cưới diễn ra trong không khí rất trang nghiêm.

2 PROMISE [attributive, predicative] B2

Nghiêm túc, thành tâm

serious and sincere, especially when making a promise or an oath

  • solemn promise/oath

Collocations solemn vow · solemn declaration

  • She made a solemn promise to never lie again.

    Cô ấy đã thề thành tâm rằng sẽ không bao giờ nói dối nữa.

3 MOURNING [attributive, predicative] B2

Nghiêm trang, buồn rầu

serious and sad, especially when someone has died

  • solemn funeral/memorial

Collocations solemn funeral procession · solemn memorial service

  • The funeral was a solemn occasion.

    Lễ tang diễn ra trong không khí nghiêm trang.