1. plural of gravity; the force that pulls objects toward the center of the Earth or another celestial body
Usage: physics term; typically used in technical or scientific contexts
2. plural of gravity; the quality of being serious, important, or weighty in manner or tone
Usage: formal usage

Examples

• The different gravities on various planets affect how much objects weigh.
• She spoke with such gravities that everyone in the room fell silent.
• Scientists study the gravities of distant stars to understand their mass.
• The gravities of the situation became clear only after the investigation.
• Astronauts experience different gravities depending on which celestial body they visit.
• He addressed the council with the gravities befitting a state funeral.