One who is (1) solemn & serious or (2) one who is solemn & melancholic.
The word is a blend of solemn + (melan)choly and originally (late 1700s) meant "solemn & serious". In modern use, especially of or by emos, it's become more a synonym of "depressed".
The word is a blend of solemn + (melan)choly and originally (late 1700s) meant "solemn & serious". In modern use, especially of or by emos, it's become more a synonym of "depressed".
Q: Victoria says she suffers from solemncholy. Do you think that's a real condition?
A: Victoria is an emo; for her solemncholy is a calling.
A: Victoria is an emo; for her solemncholy is a calling.
by Unattached nihilist January 08, 2024