solemn procession

Frequency: 6.89.2 per million words

Describes a serious and dignified procession, often for a funeral or religious event.

processionADJECTIVE + procession

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solemn

Examples (10)

  • The solemn procession wound its way through the narrow streets.
  • A solemn procession followed the hearse to the cemetery.
  • The monks led a solemn procession around the sacred shrine.
  • Every year, a solemn procession honors the memory of the war heroes.
  • The dignitaries joined the solemn procession to the memorial.
  • With heads bowed, participants moved in a solemn procession.
  • A solemn procession was held to commemorate the tragic event.
  • The villagers prepared for a solemn procession on the feast day.
  • The silence of the solemn procession underscored the gravity of the occasion.
  • The solemn procession advanced slowly, carrying the ancient relics.