feierlich
Translation
solemn, ceremonial, festive
Examples
Er hielt einen feierlichen Vortrag.
He gave a solemn speech.
Wir nahmen an dem feierlichen Akt teil.
We took part in the solemn ceremony.
Grammar Patterns
((attributive)) ((before noun)) used as an attributive adjective before a noun, and is declined a solemn occasion
Similar Words
Synonyms: festlich, zeremoniell, ernst; Antonyms: alltäglich, locker
Etymology
Derived from 'Feier' (celebration, ceremony) + '-lich' (adjective suffix, like '-ly'). Literally 'celebration-like'.
Memory Tips
Connect it directly to 'feiern' (to celebrate). Something 'feierlich' is appropriate for a 'Feier' (a celebration or ceremony).