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Abstemiousness vs Solemnity - What's the difference?

abstemiousness | solemnity | Related terms |

As nouns the difference between abstemiousness and solemnity

is that abstemiousness is the quality of being abstemious, temperate, or sparing, particularly in the use of food and strong drinks while solemnity is the quality of being deeply serious and sober or solemn.

abstemiousness

English

Noun

(-)
  • The quality of being abstemious, temperate, or sparing, particularly in the use of food and strong drinks.

    • Usage notes

    * It expresses a greater degree of abstinence than (temperance).

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    solemnity

    English

    Noun

    (solemnities)
  • The quality of being deeply serious and sober or solemn.
    • the solemnity of a funeral
  • * Addison
    • The stateliness and gravity of the Spaniards shows itself in the solemnity of their language.
  • * J. Edwards
    • These promises were often made with great solemnity and confirmed with an oath.
  • An instance or example of solemn behavior; a rite or ceremony performed with reverence.
  • * Alexander Pope
    • Great was the cause; our old solemnities / From no blind zeal or fond tradition rise, / But saved from death, our Argives yearly pay / These grateful honours to the god of day.
  • * Atterbury
    • The forms and solemnities of the last judgment.
  • (legal) A solemn or formal observance; proceeding according to due form; the formality which is necessary to render a thing done valid.

    • Anagrams

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