gravity
[noun]
Synonyms:
- importance, acuteness, momentousness, perilousness, seriousness, severity, significance, urgency, weightiness
- solemnity, dignity, earnestness, gravitas, seriousness, sobriety

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

grav‧i‧ty /ˈɡrævəti, ˈɡrævɪti/ noun [uncountable]
[Date: 1400-1500; Language: French; Origin: gravité, from Latin gravitas, from gravis; ⇒ grave¹]

1. technical the force that causes something to fall to the ground or to be attracted to another planet ⇒ gravitation:
the force of gravity

2. formal the extreme and worrying seriousness of a situation
gravity of
I could not hide from her the gravity of the situation.
The penalties should be proportionate to the gravity of the offence.

3. an extremely serious way of behaving or speaking:
The Consul spoke slowly and with great gravity.
⇒ centre of gravity

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

gravity
noun
I. natural force
ADJ. weak, zero the weak gravity on the moon
strong
VERB + GRAVITY be subject to All objects are subject to gravity.
defy The building leans so much that it seems to defy gravity.
PREP. by ~ The water flows from the tank by gravity to the houses below.
PHRASES centre of gravity (often figurative) Europe's economic centre of gravity shifted northwards.
the force of gravity, the law/laws of gravity

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

gravity
II. seriousness
ADJ. extreme I don't think you realize the extreme gravity of this offence.
VERB + GRAVITY appreciate, realize, understand
PREP. with ~ Criminal law does not treat traffic offences with the gravity they deserve.

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