Both Uses of
grave
in
An Enemy of the People
- The whole Bath establishment is a whited, poisoned sepulchre, I tell you—the gravest possible danger to the public health!†
Act 1
- We cannot allow such a grave accusation to be flung at a citizen community.
Act 4 *grave = serious and solemn
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