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GRAVEST

(noun, adj.sat, verb, adj.)
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Definitions

There are 12 meanings of the word Gravest.

Gravest - as a noun

Death of a person

Example: "He went to his grave without forgiving me"

A place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)

Example: "He put flowers on his mother's grave"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tomb
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
placespottopographic point
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A mark (`) placed above a vowel to indicate pronunciation

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
grave accent

Gravest - as an adjective satellite

Dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

Example: "A grave god-fearing man"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sedatesobersolemn

Causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm

Example: "A dangerous operation"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dangerousgrievouslife-threateningserioussevere

Of great gravity or crucial import; requiring serious thought

Example: "Grave responsibilities"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
grievousheavyweighty

Gravest - as a verb

Shape (a material like stone or wood) by whittling away at it

Example: "She is sculpting the block of marble into an image of her husband"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sculptsculpture

Carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface

Example: "Engrave a pen"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
engraveinscribescratch
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
carvechip at
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Gravest - as an adjective

Characterised by a dignified sense of seriousness; not cheerful.

Low in pitch, tone etc.

Serious, in a negative sense; important, formidable.

Influential, important; authoritative.

Example Sentences

"The gravest threat to humanity is climate change."
"His gravest mistake was trusting the wrong person."
"The doctor delivered the gravest news to the patient."
"It was the gravest situation they had ever encountered."
"The president addressed the nation about the gravest issues facing the country."
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Word Game Points

Is GRAVEST a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, gravest is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

GRAVEST has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is GRAVEST a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, gravest is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GRAVEST has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is GRAVEST a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, gravest is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GRAVEST has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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