All 7 Uses of
grave
in
The Importance of Being Earnest
- [Gravely.†
Act 1
- [Gravely.†
Act 1
- ] Your guardian enjoys the best of health, and his gravity of demeanour is especially to be commended in one so comparatively young as he is.†
Act 2
- But have you any grave doubts on the subject?
Act 2 *grave = serious (important)
- In matters of grave importance, style, not sincerity is the vital thing.†
Act 3
- I have the gravest doubts upon the subject.†
Act 3
- That does not seem to me to be a grave objection.
Act 3grave = serious and solemn
Definition:
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(grave as in: Her manner was grave.) serious and/or solemnThe exact meaning of this sense of grave can depend upon its context. For example:
- "This is a grave problem," or "a situation of the utmost gravity." -- important, dangerous, or causing worry
- "She was in a grave mood upon returning from the funeral." -- sad or solemn
- "She looked me in the eye and gravely promised." -- in a sincere and serious manner