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S — Snipe to Solitary (Part 9 of 12)

Solecistic, Solecistical, a. Incorrect, incongruous, improper, unfit.

Solemn, a.

    1. Formal, ritual, ceremonial.
    2. Sacred, religious, devout, reverential, devotional.
    3. Serious, grave, sober, important.
    4. Awful, august, venerable, imposing, grand, stately, majestic, awe-inspiring, impressive.
    5. Earnest, serious, impressive.

Solemnity, n.

    1. Rite (religious), ceremonial, observance, ceremony, celebration, office.
    2. Awfulness, sacredness, sanctity.
    3. Seriousness, gravity, impressiveness.

Solemnization, n. Celebration.

Solemnize, v. a. Celebrate (with solemn ceremonies), commemorate, observe, do honor to, honor, keep.

Solemnly, ad.

    1. Reverently, devoutly, religiously.
    2. Seriously, gravely, soberly.
    3. Ceremoniously, formally, regularly.

Solicit, v. a.

    1. Ask (earnestly), request (urgently), entreat, beg, pray, implore, crave, importune, beseech, supplicate, petition, conjure, press, urge, appeal to.
    2. Invite, summon, awake to action, excite, awaken, arouse.
    3. Disturb, disquiet, make anxious.