gravity
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6.1
- noun
- /ˈɡrævɪti/
:
seriedad
- In view of the gravity of the charges... a court of law would grant him all possible latitude in presenting his case.
- gravity of the situation
- gravity of the problem
- lacked gravity
But yeah, if you can recognize the, the gravity of your own constraints.
- But yeah, if you can recognize the, the gravity of your own constraints.
- Or if they do, they don't understand the gravity of that burden.
- Trying to live with less gravity and more backbone is a salty task.
- Trump started strong with all the gravity of this sacred ground.
- the gravity of what that place could mean. But
- But just now I think I've fully grasped the gravity of the situation here.
Examples
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He spoke to us with the kind of gravity which impressed us.
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And do you understand the gravity of this crime?
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"I have told you the worst, so that you may truly know the gravity of your situation.
Fiction book (1995) -
Do you not truly feel the gravity of your crimes?
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I don't think you understand the gravity of the situation.
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They understand the gravity of the situation.
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We are simply trying to make you comprehend the gravity of your situation.
Fiction book (1998) -
Or if they do, they don't understand the gravity of that burden.
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Two recent laptop thefts demonstrate the gravity of this issue.
Academic text (2015) -
It's important that people understand the gravity of the situation we're in.
Synonyms
53
2.7
A calm and honest way of speaking or acting that shows you mean what you say
9
7.0
A serious, formal feeling that shows respect
5
5.9
A serious and calm way of behaving
1
6.5
A serious, sad mood that feels quiet and heavy
1
6.4
A serious slow style that feels hard to read or watch
1
8.0
A serious, calm manner that makes people respect you
1
5.2
A calm, serious way of behaving that shows respect or deep thought
A serious and calm way of behaving that shows respect
A serious, calm way of speaking or acting that shows importance
A serious feeling that makes people respect someone or something
Antonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
4
3.7
An idea that all objects pull on each other, more when they are heavier and closer
- Specialized
1
8.8
A wave in space that makes space and time stretch when very heavy things move, like two black holes colliding
- Specialized
A sloping break in rock where the upper block moves down because of its weight
- Specialized
A difference in pull between parts of an object that causes tides and affects satellites
- Specialized
A tool that measures how strongly the Earth pulls on things in different places
How Serious
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word gravity comes from the Latin gravitas, from gravis meaning 'heavy'. You can see the same root in the word grave, and that 'heavy' idea became a picture for being serious, so someone with gravity looks and acts in a serious, important way.