Juhlallinen

Juhlallinen is a Finnish adjective meaning solemn, ceremonial, or ceremonious. It describes things connected with formal occasions, dignity, and gravity. The word is derived from juhla, meaning festival or celebration, with the suffix -llinen that indicates a characteristic or quality.

In usage, juhlallinen can modify events, places, expressions, and attire: juhlallinen tilaisuus (a ceremonial event), juhlallinen puhe (a ceremonious speech), juhlallinen asu or juhlallinen vaatetus (formal attire), and juhlallinen tunnelma (a solemn atmosphere). It is typically used in official or semi-formal contexts and conveys respect, gravitas, or decorum rather than lighthearted festivity.

Nuance and contrasts: juhlallinen often carries a sense of decorum and can imply pomp or ceremonial importance, depending on context. It contrasts with more festive or casual terms such as juhlapäiväinen or juhlava (festive) and arkinen (everyday) or with muodollinen (formal). In modern Finnish, juhlallinen is common when describing official ceremonies, religious services, commemorations, or dignified public events, as well as in describing tone and style of speech or writing.

See also: juhla, seremonia, juhlavasti, muodollinen. These related terms cover the broader concepts of celebration, ceremony, formality, and festive style in Finnish.