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- [greyv; for 4, 6 also grahv]
- /greɪv; for 4, 6 also grɑv/
- /ˈgreɪvnəs /
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- US Pronunciation
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- [greyv; for 4, 6 also grahv]
- /greɪv; for 4, 6 also grɑv/
Definitions of graveness word
- adjective graveness serious or solemn; sober: a grave person; grave thoughts. 1
- adjective graveness weighty, momentous, or important: grave responsibilities. 1
- adjective graveness threatening a seriously bad outcome or involving serious issues; critical: a grave situation; a grave illness. 1
- adjective graveness Grammar. unaccented. spoken on a low or falling pitch. noting or having a particular accent (`) indicating originally a comparatively low pitch (as in French père), distinct syllabic value (as in English belovèd), etc. (opposed to acute). 1
- adjective graveness (of colors) dull; somber. 1
- noun graveness the grave accent. 1
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Origin of graveness
First appearance:
before 1535 One of the 29% oldest English words
1535-45; < Middle French < Latin gravis; akin to Greek barýs heavy
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Parts of speech for Graveness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
graveness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
graveness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for graveness
noun graveness
- momentousness — of great or far-reaching importance or consequence: a momentous day.
- sobriety — the state or quality of being sober.
- solemnity — the state or character of being solemn; earnestness; gravity; impressiveness: the solemnity of a state funeral.
- staidness — of settled or sedate character; not flighty or capricious.
- seriousness — of, showing, or characterized by deep thought.
Antonyms for graveness
noun graveness
- insignificance — the quality or condition of being insignificant; lack of importance or consequence.
- triviality — something trivial; a trivial matter, affair, remark, etc.: cocktail conversation marked by trivialities.
- importance — the quality or state of being important; consequence; significance.
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