1. formal religious or ceremonial observances; serious and dignified ceremonies
Usage: plural form of solemnity
2. instances of serious, grave, or earnest behavior or manner
Usage: plural form of solemnity

Examples

• The wedding included all the traditional solemnities of the church ceremony.
• Religious solemnities marked the beginning of the holy season.
• The funeral was conducted with appropriate solemnities and dignity.
• Ancient solemnities were preserved in the monastery’s daily rituals.
• The graduation ceremony maintained its customary solemnities despite the rain.
• Cultural solemnities connected the community to their ancestral traditions.