Word of the Day: solemn

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Word of the Day: solemn

This word has appeared in 166 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?

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solemn \ ˈsɑləm \ adjective

1.

dignified and somber in manner or character

2.

characterized by a firm belief in your opinions

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The word

solemn

has appeared in 166 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year, including on March 18 in “

The Tropical St. Patrick’s Day That Honors African History

,” by James Wagner:

On early Tuesday morning, dozens of people, many dressed in traditional African garb, stood along the island’s main bay to honor the Africans who died en route to the Americas as part of the trans-Atlantic slave trade.

It was a

solemn

moment in which a handful of people waded into the shallow waters to place red heliconia, the island’s national flower, into the sea and let them slowly float away. The ceremony was followed by prayers and music.

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Can you correctly use the word

solemn

in a sentence?

Based on the definition and example provided, write a sentence using today’s Word of the Day and share it as a comment on this article. It is most important that your sentence makes sense and demonstrates that you understand the word’s definition, but we also encourage you to be creative and have fun.

If you want a better idea of how

solemn

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