It was about the same as he had told me that morning, only he made it sound solemn as hell.

It sounds so solemn and scary,' said Sara.

His voice sounded more solemn than ever.

She sounds solemn enough to be warning Caesar about the ides of March.

If that makes it sound a little solemn, it's not at all.

He tried to sound solemn, but he didn't manage very well.

He sounded solemn and sincere as he said, "Raise your voice for freedom.

This time the voice reaching my ears sounded less solemn and had a more metallic ring.

They both sounded solemn and detached, as if they were discussing some far-off stranger.

Of course, we mustn't overlook the journalist's frequent need to say very little at great length and to sound solemn while doing so.