graveness

Definitions of graveness
  1. noun
    a manner that is serious and solemn
    synonyms: gravity, soberness, sobriety, somberness, sombreness
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    types:
    stodginess, stuffiness
    dull and pompous gravity
    type of:
    earnestness, serious-mindedness, seriousness, sincerity
    the trait of being serious
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