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gravely

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈɡreɪvli/

gravely means: In a very serious way, or to a serious and worrying degree.

adverb

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In a very serious way, or to a serious and worrying degree.

  • She nodded gravely.
  • Two passengers were gravely injured in the crash.
  • The manager spoke gravely about the company’s future.

Similar words: seriously, solemnly

Common phrases: gravely ill, gravely concerned, speak gravely, gravely injured

Questions about gravely

What does gravely mean?

In a very serious way, or to a serious and worrying degree.

What is gravely in other languages?

Türkçe: ciddi biçimde · Español: gravemente · Français: gravement · Deutsch: ernst · Italiano: gravemente · 日本語: 深刻に

How do you pronounce gravely?

It is pronounced /ˈɡreɪvli/.

How do you use gravely in a sentence?

She nodded gravely. Two passengers were gravely injured in the crash.

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