grave, adj.
freq. cnt. 7
freq. cnt. 7
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 11 freq. cnt.: 5 freq. cnt.: 4 freq. cnt.: 2
grave sedate sober solemn
sample sentences
"a grave God-fearing man""a quiet sedate nature"
"as sober as a judge"
"a solemn promise"
"the judge was solemn as he pronounced sentence"
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causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 10 freq. cnt.: 4 freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
dangerous grave grievous life-threatening serious severe
sample sentences
"a dangerous operation""a grave situation"
"a grave illness"
"grievous bodily harm"
"a serious wound"
"a serious turn of events"
"a severe case of pneumonia"
"a life-threatening disease"
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of great gravity or crucial import; requiring serious thought
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grave grievous heavy weighty
sample sentences
"grave responsibilities""faced a grave decision in a time of crisis"
"a grievous fault"
"heavy matters of state"
"the weighty matters to be discussed at the peace conference"
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