solemnity vs sparkle

solemnity

noun
  • A solemn or formal observance; proceeding according to due form; the formality which is necessary to render a thing done valid. 

  • A feast day of the highest rank celebrating a mystery of faith such as the Trinity, an event in the life of Jesus, the Virgin Mary, or another important saint. 

  • An instance or example of solemn behavior; a rite or ceremony performed with reverence. 

  • The quality of being deeply serious and sober or solemn. 

sparkle

verb
  • To manifest itself by, or as if by, emitting sparks; to glisten; to flash. 

  • To emit sparks; to throw off ignited or incandescent particles 

  • To shine as if throwing off sparks; to emit flashes of light; to scintillate; to twinkle 

  • To emit little bubbles, as certain kinds of liquors; to effervesce 

  • To emit in the form or likeness of sparks. 

noun
  • Brilliance; luster. 

  • Liveliness; vivacity. 

  • The quality of being sparkling or fizzy; effervescence. 

  • A little spark; a scintillation. 

How often have the words solemnity and sparkle occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )