gravis — Latin Word of the Day
gravis (GRAH-wis) · adjective: heavy; serious; important
- Onus grave portat. — He carries a heavy burden.
- Haec res est gravis. — This matter is serious.
- Vulnus grave eum dolet. — A serious wound pains him.
Latin Word of the Day
gravis
/GRAH-wis/ • adjective — 25th of Jul, 2026
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Meaning: heavy; serious; important
Examples
- Onus grave portat.
(He carries a heavy burden.) - Haec res est gravis.
(This matter is serious.) - Vulnus grave eum dolet.
(A serious wound pains him.)
Synonyms
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Antonyms
- levis
- facilis
Gravis is a very common adjective used for physical weight, seriousness, importance, or something troublesome. It often appears in everyday Latin when describing burdens, problems, injuries, or serious matters.
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