graver
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(adj) dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises. Synonyms: grave, sedate, sober, solemn. Examples: "A grave god-fearing man." "A quiet sedate nature." "As sober as a judge." "A solemn promise." "The judge was solemn as he pronounced sentence."
Adjective Definition 1
(adj) causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm. Synonyms: dangerous, grave, grievous, serious, severe, life-threatening. Examples: "A dangerous operation." "A grave situation." "A grave illness." "Grievous bodily harm." "A serious wound." "A serious turn of events." "A severe case of pneumonia." "A life-threatening disease."
Adjective Definition 2
(adj) of great gravity or crucial import; requiring serious thought. Synonyms: grave, grievous, heavy, weighty. Examples: "Grave responsibilities." "Faced a grave decision in a time of crisis." "A grievous fault." "Heavy matters of state." "The weighty matters to be discussed at the peace conference."
Adjective Definition 3