(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earths mass for bodies near its surface; the more remote the body the less the gravity; the gravitation between two bodies is proportional to the product of their masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them; gravitation cannot be held responsible for people falling in love--Albert Einstein

[ Syn: gravitation , gravitational attraction , gravitational force ]

a manner that is serious and solemn

[ Syn: graveness , sobriety , soberness , somberness , sombreness ]

a solemn and dignified feeling

[ Syn: solemnity ]