gravely
/ˈɡreɪvli/
adverb
- In a serious, solemn, or important manner.
- He nodded gravely, understanding the weight of the news.
- The judge spoke gravely as she delivered the verdict.
- She looked at the broken vase and said gravely, 'This was my grandmother's.'
- To a serious or severe degree; extremely (used especially with negative situations).
- The patient was gravely ill and needed immediate surgery.
- The country's economy was gravely affected by the drought.
- They realized they had gravely misunderstood the instructions.
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