Gravely: meaning, definitions and examples

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gravely

 

[ หˆษกreษชvli ]

Adverb / Adjective
Context #1 | Adverb

used to describe a serious or solemn manner

In a serious or solemn manner; giving cause for alarm; causing great concern; seriously.

Synonyms

earnestly, seriously, solemnly

Examples of usage

  • She looked gravely at the doctor, waiting for the test results.
  • The situation was gravely misunderstood by the public.
Context #2 | Adjective

used to describe a serious or critical situation

Giving cause for alarm; serious; critical.

Synonyms

critical, serious, severe

Examples of usage

  • The gravely ill patient was rushed to the emergency room.
  • The gravely damaged building was deemed unsafe for occupation.

Translations

Translations of the word "gravely" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gravemente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เค‚เคญเฅ€เคฐเคคเคพ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schwer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengan serius

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะตั€ะนะพะทะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ powaลผnie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้‡ใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gravement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gravemente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ciddi olarak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹ฌ๊ฐํ•˜๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุดูƒู„ ุฎุทูŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vรกลพnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vรกลพne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธฅ้‡ๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ resno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ alvarlega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัƒั‹ั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜แƒแƒ–แƒฃแƒšแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ciddi ลŸษ™kildษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ gravemente

Etymology

The word 'gravely' originates from the Middle English word 'gravelich', which means 'importantly' or 'significantly'. It has evolved over time to convey a sense of seriousness or solemnity in various contexts. The adverb 'gravely' has been used since the 16th century to describe situations or actions that are of great concern or alarm. The adjective form is commonly used to indicate a critical or serious condition. Overall, 'gravely' reflects the gravity and importance of certain circumstances or behaviors.

See also: engrave, grave, gravel, graveyard, gravy.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,351, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.