gravity Definition

gravity
noun

1. The observed effect of the force of attraction that exists between two massive bodies.
2. The name commonly used to refer to the force of attraction between any object situated within the Earth's gravitational field, and the Earth itself, on account of which objects feel heavy and are pulled down towards the ground.

Thesaurus: attraction, pull, weight, heaviness, pressure, force, gravitation.
3. Seriousness; dangerous nature.

Thesaurus: importance, seriousness, weight, moment, urgency, exigency, magnitude, consequence, momentousness; Antonym: levity, triviality.
4. Serious attitude; solemnity.

Thesaurus: dignity, composure, calm, reserve, solemnity; Antonym: frivolity.

Etymology: 17c in senses 1 and 2; 16c in senses 3 and 4: from Latin gravitas heaviness or seriousness.