Definitions for graver

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graver grav·er

Spelling: [grey-ver]

IPA: /ˈgreɪ vər/

Graver is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 69 anagrams from letters in graver (aegrrv).

Definitions for graver

noun

1. any of various tools for chasing, engraving, etc., as a burin.
2. an engraver.
3. the grave accent.

adverb

1. slowly; solemnly.

adjective

1. serious or solemn; sober:
2. weighty, momentous, or important:
3. threatening a seriously bad outcome or involving serious issues; critical:
4. Grammar. unaccented. spoken on a low or falling pitch. noting or having a particular accent (`) indicating originally a comparatively low pitch (as in French père), distinct syllabic value (as in English belovèd), etc. (opposed to acute).
5. (of colors) dull; somber.
6. slow; solemn.

Origin of graver

Middle English word dating back to 1350-1400; See origin at grave³, -er¹

Examples for graver

graver and graver he became as he felt the pulse and peered into the swollen throat.

And notwithstanding the emerging tragedy in Syria, the graver regional threat remains Iran and its nuclear ambitions.

But it is open to graver criticism than the palsy of its members: it is a system of despair.

Christine, readjusting her life to new conditions, was graver, more thoughtful.

With the nation facing a graver crisis than Lincoln was so far willing to admit, his whiskers gave him…gravitas.

This was grave news, but it was followed in a few days by graver.

There were graver reasons, too, against his returning to that mode of life.

graver is the author of three previous novels: Awake, The Honey Thief, and Unravelling.

In the graver hours of activity and industry, sobriety may be proper.

As to the other and graver matter, we will discuss it later—and in private.