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Synonyms for gravity

Grammar : Noun
Spell : grav-i-tee
Phonetic Transcription : ˈgræv ɪ ti

Top 10 synonyms for gravity
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Définition of gravity

Origin :
  • c.1500, "weight, dignity, seriousness," from Middle French gravité "seriousness, thoughtfulness," and directly from Latin gravitatem (nominative gravitas) "weight, heaviness, pressure," from gravis "heavy" (see grave (adj.)). The scientific sense of "force that gives weight to objects" first recorded 1640s.
  • noun force of attraction
  • noun seriousness, importance
Example sentences :
  • Then there are twistings of mouths which never lost their gravity before.
  • Extract from : « Dr. Bullivant » by Nathaniel Hawthorne
  • This is because it is heavier than air, and gravity draws it to the ground.
  • Extract from : « Flying Machines » by W.J. Jackman and Thos. H. Russell
  • She leaned forward, observing her profile; gravity seemed to be her mood.
  • Extract from : « Alice Adams » by Booth Tarkington
  • A ton on some other planet, where the attraction of gravity is less, does not weigh half a ton.
  • Extract from : « Pax Vobiscum » by Henry Drummond
  • Mr. Dodge looked distrustful; but John Effingham maintained his gravity.
  • Extract from : « Homeward Bound » by James Fenimore Cooper
  • “His name is Sigmund Courvoisier,” said I, with difficulty preserving my gravity.
  • Extract from : « The First Violin » by Jessie Fothergill
  • There was gravity in her face, and the usual cynical smile in her eyes.
  • Extract from : « The First Violin » by Jessie Fothergill
  • "Certainly I know her," returned the Marchesino with gravity.
  • Extract from : « A Spirit in Prison » by Robert Hichens
  • There was a gravity in Vere, a firmness that Maurice had lacked.
  • Extract from : « A Spirit in Prison » by Robert Hichens
  • Ruffo stopped, and Hermione saw a change, a gravity, come into his bright face.
  • Extract from : « A Spirit in Prison » by Robert Hichens

Antonyms for gravity

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