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Solemn vs Portentous - What's the difference?

solemn | portentous |

As adjectives the difference between solemn and portentous

is that solemn is deeply serious and somber while portentous is of momentous or ominous significance.

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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    portentous

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Of momentous or ominous significance.
  • Ominously prophetic.
  • Puffed up with vanity.

    • Related terms

    * portent