gravity

Noun
Synonyms: gravitationgravitational attractiongravitational forcegravenesssobrietysobernesssombernesssombrenesssolemnity

WordNet 3.0

Noun (3)

  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”Synonyms: gravitationgravitational attractiongravitational force
  2. a manner that is serious and solemnSynonyms: gravenesssobrietysobernesssombernesssombreness
  3. a solemn and dignified feelingSynonyms: solemnity
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Gravity \Grav"i*ty\, n.; pl. Gravities. [L. gravitas, fr. gravis heavy; cf. F. gravit['e]. See Grave, a., Grief.]

1.The state of having weight; beaviness; as, the gravity of lead. [1913 Webster]

2.Sobriety of character or demeanor. "Men of gravity and learning." --Shak. [1913 Webster]

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