seem solemn

Examples (10)

• After receiving the bad news, his usual cheerful demeanor began to seem quite solemn.
• The empty cathedral with its high ceilings and stained-glass windows made the entire space seem incredibly solemn.
• During the remembrance ceremony, even the youngest attendees started to seem very solemn.
• Her thoughtful silence often made her seem more solemn than she actually was.
• The old photograph of the pioneers made their faces seem serious and almost solemn.
• Despite the festive decorations, the mood in the room continued to seem somewhat solemn.
• He tried to make his voice seem solemn as he delivered the serious warning.
• Why do you always seem so solemn when discussing politics?
• The ancient monument, weathered by centuries, couldn't help but seem profoundly solemn.
• Even her attempts at humor today only managed to make her seem even more solemn.