Gravest

adj, verb

adj, verb ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    second-person singular simple present indicative of grave archaic, form-of, indicative, present, second-person, singular

    ""Thou wilt get an aged woman before thy years. Thou seemest ignorant of that best preservative of bright eyes and fresh looks — repose ; and unwittingly thou gravest a new wrinkle on thy brow, with each hour thou livest!""

Adjective
  1. 1
    superlative form of grave: most grave form-of, superlative

Synonyms

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grievousengravesculptsedateserioussolemn

Example

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"The US invasion of Iraq was one of the gravest acts of aggression in modern history."

Etymology

grave + -est

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