All 4 Uses of
grave
in
Prince Caspian: The Return to Narnia
- His voice was grave and his eyes were merry so that, until you got to know him really well, it was hard to know when he was joking and when he was serious.
Chpt 4 *grave = serious and solemn
- So I'm to be a dotard with one foot in the grave, as well as a dastard," roared Miraz.†
Chpt 13
- He checked himself at once and looked as grave as a turnip by the time Reepicheep discovered where the noise came from.†
Chpt 13
- "I am afraid it would not do," said Peter very gravely.†
Chpt 13
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