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Meaning of grave
The primary meaning of the word "grave" is serious or solemn.
Etymology of grave
The word "grave" has its roots in Old English and Old Norse, with the original meaning being "pit" or "ditch"
Over time, the word evolved to include the concept of a place for burying the dead
The adjective form of the word, meaning serious or solemn, developed in the 15th century
Synonyms
serious
solemn
somber
mournful
gloomy
dismal
dreary
depressing
sad
sorrowful
lamentable
deplorable
unfortunate
unhappy
melancholy
severe
stern
austere
sober
sedate
subdued
restrained
quiet
still
silent
hushed
deathly
fatal
mortal
lethal
deadly
critical
dangerous
perilous
hazardous
risky
severe
extreme
critical
acute
dire
calamitous
disastrous
catastrophic
fatalistic
Definitions
- Used to describe something that is serious or solemn, and not funny or light-hearted
- * Used to describe a situation or problem that is serious and needs to be dealt with carefully
- * A place where a dead person is buried, typically in the ground
Usage Examples
- The news of the accident was grave, and the family was devastated
- * The doctor's expression was grave as she delivered the diagnosis
- * The grave of the famous author was visited by thousands of fans every year