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1 —1 use as in:
Her manner was grave.
Definition
serious and/or solemn
The 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
- The news I'm about to deliver is of the gravest kind.Chapter 27 (68% in)
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- Mikil had sent out two groups of scouts, but none had yet reported any grave threat.Chapter 22 (34% in)
- What words of wisdom could even Elyon himself offer in a moment of such gravity?Chapter 1 (99% in)
- They were still useless on flat ground, but they did heave big rocks far enough over a cliff to make good use of gravity.Chapter 3 (54% in)
- She ran to the kitchen basin, lowered it under the reed, and released the gravity-drawn water by lifting a small lever that stopped the flow.Chapter 12 (18% in)
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