C1 adjective رسمي

misgravess

/mɪsˈɡreɪvəs/

Describes an inappropriately solemn or overly serious attitude applied to a trivial or minor situation. It suggests that the level of gravity or importance assigned to a matter is fundamentally misplaced or erroneous.

أمثلة

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1

His misgravess reaction to a minor scratch on the car made the whole afternoon feel unnecessarily tense.

His inappropriately solemn reaction to a minor scratch on the car made the whole afternoon feel unnecessarily tense.

2

The board's misgravess focus on office stationery costs was seen as a distraction from the company's actual financial crisis.

The board's inappropriately serious focus on office stationery costs was seen as a distraction from the company's actual financial crisis.

3

Stop being so misgravess about the score; it's just a friendly game of cards among friends.

Stop being so over-solemn about the score; it's just a friendly game of cards among friends.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
misgraveness
ظرف
misgravessly
صفة
misgravess
مرتبط
misgravity
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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of 'Mis-' (wrong) + 'Grave' (serious). It is the 'wrong' kind of 'grave' because the situation doesn't deserve it.

اختبار سريع

The comedian's bit was hilarious because he delivered the most ridiculous lines with a completely _______ expression.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: misgravess

أمثلة

1

His misgravess reaction to a minor scratch on the car made the whole afternoon feel unnecessarily tense.

everyday

His inappropriately solemn reaction to a minor scratch on the car made the whole afternoon feel unnecessarily tense.

2

The board's misgravess focus on office stationery costs was seen as a distraction from the company's actual financial crisis.

business

The board's inappropriately serious focus on office stationery costs was seen as a distraction from the company's actual financial crisis.

3

Stop being so misgravess about the score; it's just a friendly game of cards among friends.

informal

Stop being so over-solemn about the score; it's just a friendly game of cards among friends.

4

Critics argued the author's misgravess treatment of pop culture symbols lacked the necessary lightness of touch.

academic

Critics argued the author's inappropriately heavy treatment of pop culture symbols lacked the necessary lightness of touch.

5

The diplomat maintained a misgravess expression even when discussing the most mundane logistics of the summit.

formal

The diplomat maintained an inappropriately serious expression even when discussing the most mundane logistics of the summit.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
misgraveness
ظرف
misgravessly
صفة
misgravess
مرتبط
misgravity

تلازمات شائعة

misgravess tone an inappropriately serious tone
misgravess expression an overly solemn look
misgravess concern seriousness regarding a triviality
strike a misgravess chord to sound unnecessarily serious
misgravess approach an erroneously heavy-handed method

العبارات الشائعة

a misgravess air

an aura of misplaced seriousness

lost in misgravess thought

pondering trivialities with deep intensity

the heights of misgravess folly

the peak of being seriously silly

يُخلط عادةً مع

misgravess vs grievous

Grievous refers to something truly severe or painful, while misgravess refers to an incorrect or misplaced level of seriousness.

misgravess vs mischievous

Mischievous relates to being playful or annoying, whereas misgravess relates to being overly solemn.

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ملاحظات الاستخدام

This adjective is typically used to critique someone's lack of perspective. It is most effective when describing a mismatch between a person's heavy demeanor and the lightness of the subject matter.

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أخطاء شائعة

Learners often use this word to mean 'very serious' (like grave), but it specifically carries the prefix 'mis-', indicating that the seriousness is 'wrongly' applied.

💡

نصيحة للحفظ

Think of 'Mis-' (wrong) + 'Grave' (serious). It is the 'wrong' kind of 'grave' because the situation doesn't deserve it.

📖

أصل الكلمة

Constructed from the Latin-derived prefix 'mis-' (wrongly) and 'grave' (from Latin 'gravis', meaning heavy or serious).

أنماط نحوية

Used primarily as an attributive adjective (before a noun). Often follows the verb 'to seem' or 'to appear'.

اختبار سريع

The comedian's bit was hilarious because he delivered the most ridiculous lines with a completely _______ expression.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: misgravess

كلمات ذات صلة

overall

B2

Describing the total or general nature of something when all parts or factors are considered together. It refers to the whole of a situation rather than specific details or individual components.

overlap

B2

To cover part of the same area of space or time as something else, or to have some common qualities or features. It describes situations where two things occupy the same physical space partially or where two events happen simultaneously for a period.

overseas

B2

Relating to, coming from, or situated in a country across the sea or ocean. It is used to describe international contexts, particularly travel, trade, or living arrangements in a foreign land.

panel

B2

A panel is a small group of people brought together to discuss a specific topic, provide expert advice, or make decisions. It can also refer to a distinct, flat, and often rectangular section of a larger surface, such as a wall, door, or control board.

parameter

B2

A parameter is a limit or boundary that defines the scope of a particular process, system, or activity. In technical or mathematical contexts, it refers to a measurable factor that sets the conditions of an operation.

passive

B2

Describing someone who allows things to happen or accepts what others do without resistance or participation. It is also used in grammar to describe a sentence structure where the subject is the recipient of the action rather than the performer.

persist

B2

To continue firmly in an opinion or a course of action despite difficulty, opposition, or failure. It also refers to a state or condition that continues to exist or endure over a prolonged period.

philosophy

B2

Philosophy is the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when considered as an academic discipline. It also refers to a specific set of beliefs, values, or principles that guide the behavior and outlook of an individual or an organization.

portion

B2

A portion is a part of a whole that has been divided or allocated to a specific person or purpose. It is most commonly used to describe a serving of food or a specific share of a larger amount, such as money or time.

pose

B2

To present or constitute a problem, danger, or challenge that needs to be addressed. It also refers to the physical act of assuming a specific position for a photograph, painting, or artistic work.

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