Grievously: meaning, definitions and examples

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grievously

 

[ หˆษกriหvษ™sli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

manner of action

Grievously is an adverb that describes an action done in a manner that causes great sorrow, distress, or harm. It implies that the action has serious negative consequences. This word often conveys a sense of severity, emphasizing the profound impact of the action on individuals or groups. It can be used to signify both emotional and physical pain, highlighting the gravity of a situation.

Synonyms

extensively, seriously, severely, tragically.

Examples of usage

  • He was grievously injured in the accident.
  • She grievously wronged her best friend.
  • The law was grievously misinterpreted.

Translations

Translations of the word "grievously" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gravemente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เค‚เคญเฅ€เคฐเคคเคพ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schmerzlich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ serius

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั–ั€ะบะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ciฤ™ลผko

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใฒใฉใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gravement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ graves

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aฤŸฤฑr bir ลŸekilde

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹ฌ๊ฐํ•˜๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุดูƒู„ ุฎุทูŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vรกลพnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลฅaลพko

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธฅ้‡ๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ resno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ alvarlega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั‚ั‚ั‹

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

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ciddi ลŸษ™kildษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ graves

Etymology

The word 'grievously' is derived from the adjective 'grievous', which comes from Middle English 'grevous', a variant of 'grievous', meaning 'serious' or 'severe'. This, in turn, originated from the Old French word 'grevouse', which is rooted in the Latin 'grievosus', meaning 'heavy' or 'burdensome'. The Latin term comes from 'gravis', which means 'heavy' or 'serious'. Over time, 'grievous' evolved to encompass the idea of causing suffering or sorrow, thus leading to the adverbial form 'grievously'. The usage of 'grievously' has remained consistent through the centuries, often found in both literary and legal contexts to emphasize the seriousness of a situation or action. As language evolved, the notion of grave matters transcended mere physical weight, embracing emotional and moral weight as well.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,896, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.