gravely
Example Sentences
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He put the parchment back into Rowan's hands and watched gravely as once again marks, shapes, and lines appeared on its surface, faint at first, but growing clearer by the second.
From Literature
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“We must be very careful from now on. Not all shadows are friendly,” Glory said gravely.
From Literature
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Glory nodded gravely as the bricks opened up once again to let them onto the park street.
From Literature
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Ollie Oshiro nodded gravely; the petals on his arms moved slowly across his skin.
From Literature
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Meanwhile, Kiana Rahmani, Mohammadi's daughter, said she was "gravely concerned" for her mother.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.