solemn
adjectiveSerious and dignified in manner, often because of the occasion's importance.
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nounAn earnest appeal or solemn urging addressed to someone.
defunct
adjectiveNo longer existing or functioning.
dignified
adjectiveCalm and serious in a way that expresses self-respect and invites respect from others.
effrontery
nounShameless or insulting boldness.
funereal
adjectiveResembling a funeral in solemnity, gloom, or slow pace.
grave
adjectiveSerious, solemn, or deserving careful concern.
gravitas
nounA quality of seriousness, dignity, and authority.
gravity
nounSeriousness or importance of a situation.
impertinent
adjectiveRudely disrespectful; sometimes, irrelevant to the matter.
Rudely disrespectful
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impudent
adjectiveRudely bold or disrespectful.
insolent
adjectiveBoldly rude or disrespectful.
irreverent
adjectiveShowing a lack of solemn respect for something usually treated seriously.
One word family: also includes irreverence.
jackanapes
nounAn old-fashioned term for an impudent or conceited person.
An old-fashioned term for an impudent or conceited person
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levity
nounLightness of manner, especially when greater seriousness is expected.
presumptuous
adjectiveOverstepping proper limits through excessive confidence or boldness.
sedate
adjectiveCalm, dignified, and unhurried.
sobriety
nounFreedom from intoxication; also seriousness or restraint.
Freedom from intoxication
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solitary
adjectiveLiving, acting, or occurring alone, without companions.
supersede
verbTo take the place of something earlier.
uncivil
adjectiveRude or lacking the courtesy expected in social interaction.
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