physicsthe force that makes any two objects that have mass move towards each other. The most common example of this is when an object falls to the ground
the laws of gravity
Synonyms and related words
Physical forces and processes
absorbance
air resistance
amplitude
2
the seriousness or importance of something
gravity of:
I’m sure you can appreciate the gravity of the situation.
Offenders should be punished in proportion to the gravity of their offences.
Synonyms and related words
The quality of being serious, severe or extreme
severity
gravity
extremity
Synonyms and related words
Importance
importance
emphasis
priority
3
a serious attitude
He was criticized for his lack of gravity.
Synonyms and related words
The quality of being serious or without humour
gravity
gravitas
seriousness
gravity
noun uncountable
US /ˈɡrævəti/
Other entries for this word
gravity bikingnoun
specific gravitynoun
center of gravitynoun
Gravity at centripetal force
DEFINITIONS3
1
physicsthe force that makes any two objects that have mass move toward each other. The most common example of this is when an object falls to the ground
the laws of gravity
Synonyms and related words
Physical forces and processes
absorbance
air resistance
amplitude
2
the seriousness or importance of something
gravity of:
I’m sure you can appreciate the gravity of the situation.
Offenders should be punished in proportion to the gravity of their offenses.