adv Uncommon

gravely

GRAYV-lee

Gravely (adv) means in a very serious or solemn manner. Example: “He nodded gravely and said nothing more.”

adv

In a very serious or solemn manner.

"He nodded gravely and said nothing more."

"She was gravely injured in the accident."

How to Use Gravely

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSeriously or solemnly — often used before words like "injured", "ill", or "concerned".

Common pairings

gravely ill gravely injured nodded gravely

Word Forms

more gravely comparative, Gravelys plural, most gravely superlative

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Etymology

From grave (adjective) + -ly.

Rhymes for gravely

Ely rely Neely comely lonely timely lovely homely widely lively lately rarely

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “gravely” mean?

The word “gravely” means in a very serious or solemn manner. In plain terms, seriously or solemnly — often used before words like "injured", "ill", or "concerned".

How do you pronounce “gravely”?

“Gravely” is pronounced GRAYV-lee (/ˈɡɹeɪvli/ in IPA).

How do you use “gravely” in a sentence?

Here is “gravely” used in a sentence: “He nodded gravely and said nothing more.”

What part of speech is “gravely”?

“Gravely” is an adverb.

Is “gravely” a common word?

“Gravely” is an uncommon word in modern English.