Gravely

in a serious or solemn manner, severely or critically, deeply or profoundly

Gravely - Meanings

in a serious or solemn manner

Example: He spoke gravely about the importance of the situation.

Usage: formalContext: professional settings, discussions of serious topics

Note: Often used in formal speeches or when discussing significant matters

severely or critically

Example: The patient's condition is gravely concerning.

Usage: formalContext: medical or emergency situations

Note: Indicates a high level of seriousness or urgency

deeply or profoundly

Example: She was gravely affected by the news of the accident.

Usage: formalContext: emotional discussions or literature

Note: Expresses a strong emotional impact or deep significance

Gravely's synonyms

seriously

Serious is used to describe something that is important or needs careful consideration.

Example: He looked at her seriously, knowing the importance of the situation.

Note: Serious can have a broader meaning than gravely, encompassing a wider range of seriousness.

solemnly

Solemn describes something that is serious and dignified.

Example: The judge spoke solemnly as he delivered the verdict.

Note: Solemnly often implies a sense of formality or ceremony, while gravely can be more general in its seriousness.

sternly

Stern means serious and strict, often showing disapproval.

Example: She looked at him sternly, indicating that she was not pleased with his behavior.

Note: Sternly emphasizes a sense of strictness or severity, whereas gravely can convey a more somber tone.

Gravely expressions, common phrases

Take something gravely

To take something gravely means to take it seriously or with great importance.

Example: She took the news of her promotion gravely, showing little emotion.

Note: The original word 'gravely' means in a serious and solemn manner, while this phrase emphasizes the seriousness of one's actions or reactions towards something.

Speak gravely

To speak gravely means to speak in a serious or solemn manner, often conveying bad news or important information.

Example: The doctor spoke gravely about the patient's condition, causing concern among family members.

Note: While 'gravely' refers to a serious tone of speaking, this phrase specifies the seriousness of the content being conveyed.

Gravely concerned

To be gravely concerned means to be extremely worried or troubled about something.

Example: The community was gravely concerned about the environmental impact of the new factory.

Note: This phrase uses 'gravely' to intensify the level of concern, emphasizing the seriousness and severity of the worry.

Look gravely

To look gravely means to have a serious or stern facial expression, often indicating disapproval or concern.

Example: The teacher looked gravely at the student who had broken the school rules.

Note: Similar to 'speak gravely,' this phrase focuses on the seriousness of one's expression, particularly in response to a situation or behavior.

Gravely everyday (slang) expressions

Deadly

Used to mean something is really good or impressive.

Example: That movie was deadly, you have to watch it!

Note: Contrary to the serious connotation of 'grave'.

Serious

Means to be focused or diligent in a task.

Example: You need to take your studying serious if you want to pass.

Note: Shifts the focus from solemnity to diligence.

Hardcore

Indicates someone is intense or dedicated to a particular activity.

Example: He's a hardcore gamer, he plays for hours on end.

Note: Emphasizes intensity over seriousness.

Intense

Describes something as extreme in a specific way.

Example: That workout was intense, I'm sweating buckets!

Note: Focuses on the extremity of a situation instead of its seriousness.

Deep

Refers to a conversation or topic that is profound or meaningful.

Example: Their conversation was deep; they discussed life, love, and the universe!

Note: Shifts the focus from seriousness to profoundness.

Heavy

Indicates that something is emotionally impactful or thought-provoking.

Example: That movie was heavy, it really made me think.

Note: Changes the focus from severity to emotional impact.

No joke

Means something is serious or challenging, not to be taken lightly.

Example: The traffic today was no joke; took me an hour to get home!

Note: Emphasizes the seriousness without the connotation of solemnity.

Gravely - Examples

The situation is gravely concerning.

He was gravely injured in the accident.

She spoke gravely about the future of the company.

Gravely grammar

Gravely - Adverb (Adverb) / Adverb (Adverb)

Lemma: gravely

Conjugations

Adverb (Adverb): gravely

Syllables, Separation and Stress

gravely Contains 1 syllables: grave

Phonetic transcription: ˈgrāv

grave , ˈgrāv (The red syllable is stressed)

Gravely - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.

gravely: ~ 3300 (Common).

This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.

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