C1 adjective フォーマル

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.

例文

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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.

語族

名詞
misgraveness
副詞
misgravessly
形容詞
misgravess
関連
misgravity
💡

覚え方のコツ

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

クイックテスト

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

正解!

正解は: misgravess

例文

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.

語族

名詞
misgraveness
副詞
misgravessly
形容詞
misgravess
関連
misgravity

よく使う組み合わせ

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

よく使うフレーズ

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

よく混同される語

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.

📝

使い方のコツ

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.

⚠️

よくある間違い

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.

💡

覚え方のコツ

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

📖

語源

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

文法パターン

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

クイックテスト

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

正解!

正解は: misgravess

関連単語

complement

A2

A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.

compound

A2

Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.

conceive

A2

To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.

confer

A2

To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.

conform

A2

To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.

consecutive

A2

Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).

consistency

A2

Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.

disclude

B1

Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.

antiformous

B1

Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.

interspect

B1

Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.

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