Bad taste without humor, on the other hand, can be a solemn affair.

And even those had been silent, almost solemn affairs, devoid of excitement or any other emotion.

Dinners ceased to be silent, solemn affairs that were closed to all but the nuns.

Jo went and sat on one arm of the chair, looking as if she thought they were about to join in some very solemn affair.

I am sure that the commemoration of the anniversary will be a decent, dignified and solemn affair.

The funeral held on September 26, 1881 was a majestic, solemn affair.

Early Sept. 11 plays were often solemn affairs filled with brave heroes and grief-stricken victims.

Rather, a tea ceremony is a solemn, symbolic and profound affair.

The king's dinner was a solemn and important affair.

Consistent with all things Olympic, the ceremony was a serious, almost solemn affair.