All 8 Uses of
grave
in
An Ideal Husband
- At the top of the staircase stands LADY CHILTERN, a woman of grave Greek beauty, about twenty-seven years of age.†
Act 1
- [Gravely.†
Act 1
- [Gravely.†
Act 2
- [Gravely.†
Act 2
- A letter gravely compromising one's position.†
Act 2
- It is a matter of the gravest importance, Phipps.
Act 3 *gravest = most serious
- [Gravely.†
Act 3
- [Gravely.†
Act 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