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Gravely Definition & Meaning

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

"Gravely" in song lyrics

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  • "perry h. gravely"
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Frequently asked questions

What does gravely mean?
in a grave and sober manner; "he walked soberly toward the altar" to a severe or serious degree; "fingers so badly frozen they had to be amputated"; "badly injured"; "a severely impaired heart"; "is gravely ill"; "was seriously ill"
What part of speech is gravely?
Gravely is an adverb.
How many definitions does gravely have?
Gravely has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adverb).

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