gravely Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. adverb in a grave and sober manner
   staidly; soberly.
   
   • he walked soberly toward the altar
2. adverb to a severe or serious degree
   badly; seriously; severely.
   
   • fingers so badly frozen they had to be amputated
   • badly injured
   • a severely impaired heart
   • is gravely ill
   • was seriously ill

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