Definition of 'gravity'

Noun

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"; "the gravitation between two bodies is proportional to the product of their masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them"; "gravitation cannot be held responsible for people falling in love"--Albert Einstein
      Synonyms: gravitation gravitational attraction gravitational force
2. a manner that is serious and solemn
      Synonyms: graveness sobriety soberness somberness sombreness
3. a solemn and dignified feeling
      Synonyms: solemnity
      Antonyms: levity

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