Gravity (Noun)
Meaning 1
(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface; "the more remote the body the less the gravity"; "the gravitation between two bodies is proportional to the product of their masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them"; "gravitation cannot be held responsible for people falling in love"--Albert Einstein.
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Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
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Meaning 2
A solemn and dignified feeling.
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Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.
Examples
- The funeral procession was marked by a somber gravity, fitting for the revered statesman being laid to rest.
- The gravity of the occasion was palpable as the judges entered the courtroom to deliver their verdict.
- Her eyes took on a new gravity after losing her mother, as if the weight of responsibility had shifted onto her shoulders.
- The poet's words conveyed a gravity that echoed the seriousness of the world's most pressing problems.
- The symphony hall fell silent, a gravity settling over the crowd as the soloist raised her violin to begin the poignant concerto.
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Meaning 3
A manner that is serious and solemn.
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.