Gravely: meaning, definitions and examples
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gravely
[ หษกreษชvli ]
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.
Translations
Translations of the word "gravely" in other languages:
๐ต๐น gravemente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเคญเฅเคฐเคคเคพ เคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช schwer
๐ฎ๐ฉ dengan serius
๐บ๐ฆ ัะตัะนะพะทะฝะพ
๐ต๐ฑ powaลผnie
๐ฏ๐ต ้ใ
๐ซ๐ท gravement
๐ช๐ธ gravemente
๐น๐ท ciddi olarak
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฌ๊ฐํ๊ฒ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุดูู ุฎุทูุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ vรกลพnฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ vรกลพne
๐จ๐ณ ไธฅ้ๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ resno
๐ฎ๐ธ alvarlega
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐััั
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแ แแแแฃแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ciddi ลษkildษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.