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Meaning of gravely
The primary meaning of the word "gravely" is to describe something as serious or severe.
Etymology of gravely
The word "gravely" originates from the Old English word "græf" or "græfl", and the Old French word "grève", both related to seriousness or solemnity, with the adverbial suffix "-ly" added to form the adverb "gravely", which has been used in the English language since the 15th century to convey a sense of seriousness or severity.
Synonyms
seriously
critically
severely
dangerously
badly
poorly
ominously
threateningly
menacingly
alarmingly
disturbingly
worryingly
frighteningly
terrifyingly
horribly
dreadfully
awfully
terribly
frightfully
horribly
apprehensively
fearfully
gloomily
somberly
solemnly
mournfully
sorrowfully
lamentably
deplorably
disappointingly
dismally
Definitions
- In a serious or severe manner, giving cause for concern
- In a way that shows a serious or solemn attitude
Usage Examples
- The patient is gravely ill and requires immediate medical attention
- The situation is gravely serious, and we must take action immediately
- The news of the accident was received gravely by the family and friends of the victim
Antonyms
lightly
mildly
slightly
moderately
somewhat
fairly
reasonably
mildly
slightly
insignificantly
trivially
negligibly
minimally
barely
hardly
scarce
rare
uncommon
unusual
improbable
unlikely
doubtful
questionable
uncertain
ambiguous
vague