very grave

Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan described the situation as “very grave.”

The next morning the Mayor entered his office with a very grave face.

The moment they were clear of the house the doctor's face became very grave.

All the same, his face was very grave as he helped Jessie from the car, and placed her wrap more carefully around her.

Miss Barrington made no answer, but her face was very grave, and just then those nearest it drew back a little from the door.

The face of Musa was very grave when he touched Richard's wrist; his next act was to empty the kettle on the earthen floor.