gravity

US /ˈɡrævɪti/

・

UK /ˈgrævəti/

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noun

  • (Of a situation) extreme seriousness
  • Force making things fall towards the ground
  • (Of a situation) extreme seriousness
  • Force making things fall towards the ground

Examples

I don't think you realize the extreme gravity of this offence.

Criminal law does not treat traffic offences with the gravity they deserve.