The witness took a solemn oath.
In a world of masculine bonds, where other kinds of bond are considered worthless, the show of feeling towards women in this solemn hour cannot be forgiven.
The ' tender and solemn ' proceedings, according to another journalist, deeply impressed spectators.
Both of them key to a solemn and serious mood.
42 years ago, we also made a solemn oath - to always preserve our freedom and protect the future of our children.
The speaker per forms the speech act in a serious mood, and the par ticipants become solemn.
Making decisions more solemn is a related strategy.
Crucial details in this music make it more than just ceremonious and solemn, make it tell us something about the society we see on stage.