feierlich
Translation
solemn, ceremonial, festive
Examples
Es war eine feierliche Zeremonie.
It was a solemn ceremony.
Die Stimmung im Raum war sehr feierlich.
The atmosphere in the room was very solemn.
Grammar Patterns
adjective + noun: a solemn... Ein feierlicher Anlass.
predicative adjective: ...is solemn Die Atmosphäre ist feierlich.
Similar Words
Synonyms: festlich, zeremoniell; Antonyms: alltäglich (everyday), profan (profane)
Etymology
From 'Feier' (celebration) + '-lich' (adjective suffix, like '-ly'). Literally means 'celebration-like'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'Feier' (party) that is very formal and serious, hence 'feierlich' (solemn).