grave
noun
an excavation made in the earth in which to bury a dead body.
gravest
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superlativeof grave.superlative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating the greatest degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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Established in 2002, the ICC prosecutes individuals accused of the gravest atrocities and acts as a last resort when countries do not have adequate legal systems to ensure accountability.
From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026
At first, it was marketed as a narrow backstop to prosecute the gravest crimes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
Established in 2002, the ICC prosecutes individuals accused of the gravest atrocities, including war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide.
From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026
The country successfully pushed for a UN resolution in March, which recognised the enslavement of Africans as the "gravest crime against humanity".
From BBC ● May 27, 2026
And both of these last statements are undeniable facts, related facts, containing the gravest implications for us all.
From "The Fire Next Time" by James Baldwin
