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1. (physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface
   "the more remote the body the less the gravity";
   - gravitation, gravitational attraction, gravitational force
    
2. A manner that is serious and solemn
   - graveness, sobriety, soberness, somberness [US], sombreness [Brit, Cdn]
    
3. A solemn and dignified feeling
   "the gravity of a funeral";
   - solemnity, solemnness, solemness

Derived forms: gravities

Type of: attraction, attractive force, earnestness, feeling, serious-mindedness, seriousness, sincerity

Antonym: levity

Encyclopedia: Gravity, IA