gravely

adverb

grave·​ly

ˈgrāvlē, 

-li

1

: in a grave manner : with sober serious mien

thanked him gravely

quietly and gravely reviewing our situation

2

: to a grave degree : so as to cause distress, harassment, suffering : seriously

a gravely impaired heart

in the midst of plenty millions of people remain gravely underfed

Word History

Etymology

grave entry 5 + -ly

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Rhymes for gravely

• bravely