Both Uses of
grave
in
The Magician's Nephew
- As he said this he sighed and looked so grave and noble and mysterious that for a second Digory really thought he was saying something rather fine.
Chpt 2 *grave = serious and solemn
- Now that you are no longer dumb and witless, you need not always be grave.†
Chpt 10
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