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gravest

SayGRAYV-ist/ˈɡɹeɪvɪst/

2 meanings of gravest

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  1. 1
    adjective
    Superlative of grave. Use this to say something is the most serious of all.

    That was the gravest mistake of his whole career.

    The doctor gave us the gravest news we had ever heard.

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  2. 2
    verbobsolete
    Old form of grave used with "thou." It means you carve or cut letters into something.
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gravest is a form of grave

grave, adjective: Very serious in a bad way, often meaning dangerous or worrying. Full entry

Forms
gravegraver comparativegravest superlative
Spelling
grave → gravest: add -st

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Origin

This is "grave" plus the ending "-est".