as in solemn
not joking or playful in mood or manner
the movie takes a very uncomic approach to underage drinking, finding nothing funny about drunken teens
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Adjective
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Standing in front of the CIA Memorial Wall—the agency’s most important and solemn location—Trump offered remarks that resembled a campaign event, rambling from one random topic to another, including how big the crowds were at his inauguration.—
Peter Schroeder,
Foreign Affairs,
17 Jan. 2025 -
Seated beside the President-elect, who donned a dark suit and royal blue tie, Melania Trump appeared noticeably solemn.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
WWD,
9 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Try to limit work overloads and avoid any more serious injuries.—
Art de Roché,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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If left untreated, HACE can induce a coma within 12 to 24 hours. High-altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE) is a serious condition that can develop on its own or with AMS and HACE.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
24 Jan. 2025
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Commenting on the matter via Movistar, Madrid legend and respected pundit Jorge Valdano suggested that Vinicius needs to be taken to one side and given some stern advice.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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Don’t be surprised if you get pulled over for driving with snow and ice on your roof and are given a stern warning.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Uncomic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncomic. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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