solemnly
Translation
solemnly, seriously, gravely
Examples
He solemnly promised to tell the truth.
He solemnly promised to tell the truth.
The flag was solemnly raised.
The flag was solemnly raised.
Grammar Patterns
((verb)) to do something in a serious and formal manner He solemnly promised to tell the truth.
Similar Words
Synonyms: seriously, gravely, formally; Antonyms: lightly, frivolously, cheerfully
Etymology
Formed from the adjective 'solemn' and the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'.
Memory Tips
Describes an action done in a 'solemn' (serious and formal) manner. If you promise 'solemnly', you are very serious about it.