Grave

1. Characterised by a dignified sense of seriousness; not cheerful. [from 16th c.]Synonyms: sober, solemn, sombre, sedate, serious, staid
2. Low in pitch, tone etc. [from 17th c.]
3. Serious, in a negative sense; important, formidable. [from 19th c.]Synonyms: serious, momentous, important
4. (obsolete) Influential, important; authoritative. [16th-18th c.]

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• weightsome, sweer