All 6 Uses of
grave
in
The 100
- "A chastity belt," Luke said gravely.†
p. 125..0 *
- She nodded gravely, but then giggled when Wells playfully smacked her shoulder.†
p. 142..2
- Just yesterday, they'd dug another grave.†
p. 171..8
- A strange numbness spread over Wells as he watched the Vice Chancellor stand, his face grave as he explained that while he'd approved their request for a new lab, he never said a word about experimenting on children.†
p. 262..1
- He waited for his father to give Rhodes one of his dismissive glares, but to Wells's horror, the Chancellor was staring gravely at Clarke.†
p. 263..5
- Her face was grave as she whispered something to Luke that Glass couldn't hear, though Glass could tell from her expression that it was nothing good.†
p. 314..8
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