All 4 Uses of
grave
in
The Last Battle
- Roonwit looked very grave, frowning a little.†
Chpt 2
- "My sister Susan," answered Peter shortly and gravely, "is no longer a friend of Narnia."†
Chpt 12
- He rose at once and bowed gravely.†
Chpt 14
- But very quickly they all became grave again: for, as you know, there is a kind of happiness and wonder that makes you serious.
Chpt 15 *grave = serious
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