All 7 Uses of
grave
in
Mrs. Warren's Profession
- Praed, with a grave shake of his head, walks up the garden with his hands behind his back.
Act 1 *grave = serious and solemn
- [She laughs indulgently at Praed's gravity, and pats him on the cheek as she passes him on her way to the porch].†
Act 1
- PRAED [recovering himself with an effort and speaking gently and gravely] Now listen to me, my dear Crofts.†
Act 1
- She stops gravely on seeing Mrs Warren, who greets her with hysterical cheerfulness].†
Act 4
- Vivie, composed and extremely grave, sits down in Honoria's chair, and waits for her mother to speak.†
Act 4
- [Vivie's gravity deepens].†
Act 4
- The strain on Vivie's face relaxes; her grave expression breaks up into one of joyous content; her breath goes out in a half sob, half laugh of intense relief.
Act 4grave = 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