Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Solemn

Dignified

The most appropriate synonym of the given word Solemn is Dignified.

• Solemn means marked by gravity or seriousness.
• Dignified means having or showing a composed and serious manner.

The two words are similar in that they both suggest the idea of being serious and respectful. However, the word solemn has a more religious or ceremonial connotation, while the word dignified has a more general connotation.

In the sentence "The judge's voice was solemn," the speaker is not just saying that the judge's voice was serious, but that the judge's voice also conveyed a sense of gravity or importance. Therefore, the word "dignified" is the most appropriate synonym for the word "solemn" in this context.

The other words on the list are not as appropriate synonyms for solemn. The word trivial means of little importance or significance. The word excited means feeling or showing great enthusiasm or eagerness. The word frivolous means lacking in seriousness or importance. These words do not convey the same sense of seriousness or respect as the word solemn.