gravest

[ˈɡreɪvɪst]

gravest Definition

• 1. most serious or important
• 2. dignified and somber in conduct or character

Using gravest: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "gravest" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The gravest threat to the environment is climate change.

• Example

  The gravest concern for the company is the declining sales.

• Example

  The gravest mistake he made was not listening to his parents.

• Example

  The gravest responsibility of a doctor is to save lives.

gravest Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for gravest

• weightiest
• solemn
• serious
• somber
• most serious
• most important

Antonyms for gravest

• trivial
• least serious
• least important

Phrases with gravest

• the gravestones

  a stone that is placed over a grave as a memorial

  Example

  The gravestones in the cemetery were old and weathered.

• graveyard shift

  a work shift that runs through the late night until the early morning

  Example

  He works the graveyard shift at the hospital.

• grave accent

  a diacritical mark used to indicate stress or pitch

  Example

  The word 'café' is written with a grave accent over the letter 'e'.

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Summary: gravest in Brief

'Gravest' [ˈɡreɪvɪst] is an adjective that describes something as most serious or important. It can also refer to someone who is dignified and somber in conduct or character. Examples include 'The gravest threat to the environment is climate change.' and 'The gravest responsibility of a doctor is to save lives.' Phrases like 'graveyard shift' and 'grave accent' are also associated with the term.