All 3 Uses of
grave
in
Franny and Zooey
- I'll go to my grave with it.†
Chpt 1.2
- It's not right," she said—gravely, sadly.†
Chpt 2.2
- She worked her feet more securely into her slippers, then came out from behind the coffee table gravely, untying and relying the belt of her dressing gown.†
Chpt 2.4 *
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