All 8 Uses of
solemn
in
The Grapes of Wrath
- He did not hear Joad approaching, for he was whistling solemnly the tune of "Yes, Sir, That's My Baby.†
Chpt 4solemnly = with seriousness and dignity
- Four solemn years I been eatin' right on the minute.†
Chpt 6solemn = very serious--possibly dignified
- And now he made his report solemnly.†
Chpt 10solemnly = with seriousness and dignity
- They turned solemnly and walked to the truck.†
Chpt 13
- Casy said solemnly, "This here ol' man jus' lived a life an' just died out of it. ..."
Chpt 13 *solemnly = very seriously
- Ruthie said solemnly, "Grampa's down under there.†
Chpt 13solemnly = with seriousness and dignity
- Winfield nodded solemnly.†
Chpt 18
- Her eyes remained on Winfield's tow head; and as she looked, the little boy opened his eyes and stared out at her, and his eyes were solemn.†
Chpt 22solemn = very serious--possibly dignified
Definition:
in a very serious (and often dignified) manner