komolyság

Komolység is a Hungarian noun meaning seriousness, gravity, or solemnity. It denotes the quality of being serious in attitude, speech, or behavior, as well as the weight and significance of a matter or situation. In everyday use, komolység can describe a demeanor, a tone, or a decision that requires careful, sober consideration.

Etymology and form: the word is formed from the adjective komoly with the suffix -ság. The exact historical origin of komoly is unclear, but the noun komolység has been part of Hungarian vocabulary for centuries and is widely used in both formal and informal contexts.

Usage and nuance: komolység carries a neutral to formal connotation. It is often employed to emphasize the seriousness required by a matter, such as a negotiation, a warning, or a moral assessment. Common collocations include komolyságot tanúsít, komolyságot mutat, and komolyságot igényel. For example, “A döntés komolyságot igényel” or “A beszédben érezhető volt a komolyság.”

Related terms and contrasts: synonyms include súlyosság (gravity, significance) and, in some contexts, méltóság (dignity) or szigorúság (strictness). Antonyms include könnoység? no; the standard opposites are könnyedség (lightness) and tréfálkozás (joking).

See also: komoly, komolyság használata a nyelvben; beszéd- és írásmódok, ahol a komolyság hangsúlyozását alkalmazzák.