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(religion, specifically Christianity) Of or pertaining to religious ceremonies and rites; (generally) religious in nature; sacred.

(by extension) Characterized by or performed with appropriate or great ceremony or formality.

(by extension) Deeply serious and sombre; grave.

(by extension) Inspiring serious feelings or thoughts; sombrely impressive.

(by extension, obsolete) Cheerless, gloomy, sombre.