solemn and respectful; dignified
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesadjective
solemn and respectful; dignified and reverent
formalDescribes atmospheres, occasions, or demeanors that are serious, respectful, and dignified. Commonly used for memorial services, religious ceremonies, or state occasions where a grave and respectful tone is required.
Líng灵
táng堂
bù布
zhì置
dé得
zhuāng庄
yán严
sù肃
mù穆
。
The mourning hall was arranged with dignity and solemnity.
Huì会
chǎng场
shàng上
qì气
fēn氛
sù肃
mù穆
，
méi没
yǒu有
rén人
dà大
shēng声
shuō说
huà话
。
The atmosphere in the meeting hall was solemn, and no one spoke loudly.
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Tā他
biǎo表
qíng情
sù肃
mù穆
de地
xiàng向
jì纪
niàn念
bēi碑
jū鞠
gōng躬
。
With a solemn expression, he bowed to the monument.
Zhěng整
gè个
zàng葬
lǐ礼
zài在
sù肃
mù穆
de的
yīn音
yuè乐
shēng声
zhōng中
jìn进
xíng行
。
The entire funeral proceeded amid solemn music.