Synonyms for

Gravity

Verb / ˈgrævʌti: / / ˈgrævɪti: / Another word for gravity — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Gravity is the force that pulls objects toward each other, like the force that pulls you down to the ground.

Synonyms & similar words

gravitation graveness solemnity sobriety gravitationalforce soberness gravitationalattraction somberness sombreness levity attraction gravitation weight heaviness force pull tug pressure suction magnetism mass density inertia momentum

Synonyms by register

Formal

gravitation attraction pull

Informal

heaviness weight

Literary

earthliness terrestrial pull

Antonyms

levity buoyancy weightlessness flight uplift

Common collocations

  • force of gravity
  • escape gravity
  • earth's gravity
  • law of gravity
  • zero gravity
  • under gravity
  • gravity assist

Word family

noun gravity
adjective gravitational

Usage note

While 'gravity' can refer to seriousness, its primary meaning relates to physics. Be mindful of context to avoid confusion.

Example sentences

  1. The apple fell from the tree because of gravity.
  2. Without gravity, everything would float away into space.
  3. The gravity of the planet Jupiter is much stronger than the gravity of the moon.
  4. Astronauts experience weightlessness because they are in an area where gravity is weaker.
  5. The force of gravity is what keeps the moon in orbit around the earth.

Quotes

  • We are all like the bright moon, we still have our darker side. - Kahlil Gibran
  • The laws of gravity cannot be held responsible for people falling in love. - Albert Einstein
  • I have loved none but you. Unjust I may have been, weak and resentful I have been, but never inconstant. - Jane Austen

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