graver

Describes something that is very serious, important, or causing worry.

• 🇩🇪Beschreibt etwas sehr Ernstes, Wichtiges oder Besorgniserregendes; auch eine würdevolle, feierliche Haltung.

1. Serious or solemn B2 formal

   Very serious, important, or causing worry.

   • The situation is grave and requires immediate action.
   • He spoke with a grave expression on his face.
   • The doctor's face was grave as he delivered the news.

   🇩🇪Ernst

   Synonyme: consequentialcriticaldireearnestimportantmomentousseriousseveresolemnweighty

   Antonyme: cheerfulfrivolousjoviallightheartedminorsuperficialtrivial

2. Extreme or severe B2 formal

   Used to describe something that is very bad or severe.

   • The country is facing a grave economic crisis.
   • She made a grave mistake by trusting him.
   • The consequences of his actions were grave.

   🇩🇪Schwerwiegend

   Synonyme: acutecriticaldangerousdesperatediregrievousserioussevere

   Antonyme: insignificantmildminorslighttrivial

• graver comparative form
• gravest superlative form

A tool used by an engraver for cutting or carving designs into a hard surface, such as metal or wood.

• 🇩🇪Werkzeug, das ein Graveur zum Schneiden oder Gravieren von Mustern in harte Oberflächen wie Metall oder Holz verwendet; auch der Graveur selbst.

1. Engraving tool C1 formal

   A sharp tool used by engravers to cut lines into a hard surface, such as metal or wood.

   • The artist used a graver to carve intricate details into the copper plate.
   • He sharpened his graver before starting the engraving work.
   • A graver is essential for traditional printmaking techniques.

   🇩🇪Grabstichel

   Synonyme: burinscorper

• gravers plural form
• gravers' possessive plural form
• graver's possessive singular form