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Solemn vs Dignify - What's the difference?

solemn | dignify |

As an adjective solemn

is deeply serious and somber.

As a verb dignify is

to invest with dignity or honour.

solemn

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Deeply serious and somber.
  • Somberly impressive.
  • Performed with great ceremony.
  • Sacred.
  • Gloomy or sombre.

    • Derived terms

    * solemnity * solemnize * solemnly * solemnness

    Anagrams

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    dignify

    English

    Verb

  • to invest with dignity or honour
  • to give distinction to
  • to exalt in rank
  • to honor.
    • Your worth will dignify our feast. - B. Jonson.

    Synonyms

    * exalt * elevate * prefer * advance * honor * illustrate * adorn * ennoble