All 3 Uses of
grave
in
Death of a Traveling Salesman
- He saw that with her it was not a time for doing little tasks. Her face was grave; she was feeling how right she was.
grave = serious and solemn
- He made a grave answer.
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- After a little interval they both rose and looking at him gravely went into the other room.
gravely = in a serious and solemn manner
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