graveness
- noun
- /ˈɡreɪv.nəs/
:
seriedad
- Her graveness during the meeting impressed all the attendees.
Examples
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The teacher addressed the students with a certain graveness that made them realize the importance of their choices.
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His graveness was apparent to everyone in the room as he delivered the news.
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She spoke with graveness during the ceremony, giving her words great weight.
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The graveness of his expression suggested the importance of the situation.
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The graveness of the situation was evident to everyone.
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She spoke with such graveness that everyone in the room understood the gravity of the matter.
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His expression conveyed the graveness of the occasion, making it clear that this was not a time for laughter.
Synonyms
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6.1
A serious, calm way of behaving that shows something is important
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2.7
A calm and honest way of speaking or acting that shows you mean what you say
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7.0
A serious, formal feeling that shows respect
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5.9
A serious and calm way of behaving
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6.5
A serious, sad mood that feels quiet and heavy
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5.2
A calm, serious way of behaving that shows respect or deep thought
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4.6
A calm, quiet way of behaving that shows you are thinking about important things
A serious and calm way of behaving that shows respect
Antonyms
How Serious
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word graveness comes from grave, which comes from an old Latin word gravis meaning 'heavy'. Think of seriousness as a 'heavy' weight on a person or in their voice; that image helps you remember it. So, graveness means being serious and solemn.