sound solemn
Frequency: 7.528.4 per million words
Used when someone's voice indicates they are serious.
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Examples (10)
- His voice sounded solemn as he read the eulogy at the funeral.
- Why do you sound so solemn today? Is something troubling you?
- The judge's tone sounded solemn as she delivered the verdict.
- Despite his attempt at a joke, his words still sounded rather solemn.
- Her words sounded solemn, conveying the gravity of the situation.
- The news anchor tried not to sound too solemn despite the tragic report.
- After the accident, everyone's voice tended to sound solemn and hushed.
- The speaker's voice began to sound solemn as he recounted the historical injustices.
- I didn't mean to sound solemn, but this is a very serious matter.
- Even when discussing trivial matters, her deep voice could sometimes sound quite solemn.