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What is another word for Grave? – 150 Grave Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    serious solemn somber gloomy dismal depressing mournful sad sorrowful melancholy dire ominous critical severe austere stern harsh unforgiving unrelenting extreme radical intense profound heavy weighed burdensome troublesome worrisome distressing alarming frightening formidable threatening dangerous perilous hazardous risky fatal deadly lethal mortal funereal sepulchral burial memorial

    Meaning of Grave

    The primary meaning of the word "Grave" is related to something that is serious, solemn, or somber, or a place where a dead body is buried.

    Definitions

    • A place, typically underground, where a dead body is buried
    • A situation or circumstance that is serious, solemn, or somber
    • Giving cause for concern or anxiety

    Etymology of Grave

    The word "Grave" has its roots in Old English and Old Norse, with the Old English word "græf" and the Old Norse word "gröf" both meaning "pit" or "trench"
    The word has been in use since the 9th century, initially referring to a place of burial, and later expanding to include figurative meanings related to seriousness or solemnity

    Example Uses

    • The grave of the famous poet was visited by thousands of fans every year
    • The situation is grave, and we need to take immediate action to prevent further damage
    • The doctor's expression was grave as she delivered the diagnosis

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    frivolous lighthearted humorous amusing entertaining cheerful sunny bright optimistic hopeful encouraging reassuring mild moderate slight minor insignificant trivial superficial fleeting transient temporary brief

    Related Nouns

    cemetery tomb mausoleum sepulcher burial ground graveyard monument headstone memorial funeral obituary eulogy requiem dirge lament mournfulness sorrow grief bereavement mortality death funeral rites interment entombment

    Related Verbs

    bury inter entomb lay to rest mourn grieve lament sorrow bereave kill slay destroy extinguish annihilate eliminate eradicate execute behead hang crucify assassinate

    Related Adjectives

    funereal sepulchral mournful sorrowful melancholic dismal gloomy somber solemn serious severe austere harsh unforgiving unrelenting extreme radical intense profound heavy weighed burdensome troublesome worrisome distressing alarming frightening formidable threatening dangerous perilous hazardous risky fatal deadly lethal mortal