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Of looks, appearance: dignified, grave, serious. Obsolete.
Of features, demeanour, looks, etc.: expressing earnestness, seriousness, or concern; solemn, grave, thoughtful. Of a person: having such a…
Of a serious, grave, or earnest character. Of the features or looks.