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Gravely Definition & Meaning

1. In a serious or solemn manner; suggesting danger or harm.

Example: The doctor spoke gravely about the patient's condition.

2. To a degree that is very serious or important.

Example: The company's financial situation is gravely concerning.

3. In a way that is deep and low-pitched.

Example: The actor's voice was gravely due to years of smoking.

4. In a way that is deserving of respect or admiration.

Example: The soldier was gravely honored for his bravery in battle.

5. In a way that is slow, deliberate, and dignified.

Example: The judge entered the courtroom gravely, ready to preside over the trial.

Examples of the word gravely used in sentences.

  • The weather forecast warned of gravely icy conditions on the road tonight.
  • Yesterday, my grandfather fell gravely ill and had to be hospitalized.
  • The firefighter's expression grew gravely concerned as he spotted the flames growing taller.
  • The doctor spoke gravely about the seriousness of my injury.
  • The judge spoke gravely about the consequences of violating the law.
  • The captain gave the order gravely as they approached the stormy seas.
  • The teacher spoke gravely to the misbehaving student.
  • The politician spoke gravely about the economic situation of the country.
  • The judge looked gravely at the defendant before delivering the verdict.
  • The doctor looked gravely at the patient's test results.
  • After the accident, the car was gravely damaged and needed extensive repairs.
  • The teachers spoke gravely about the student's poor academic performance.
  • The news of the pandemic spreading gravely affected the global economy.
  • The doctor looked gravely at the test results and said it was a serious illness.
  • The judge looked gravely at the defendant before announcing the verdict.
  • The news anchor reported gravely on the devastating effects of the recent natural disaster.
  • As a climber, I understand the gravely dangerous risks of ascending a mountain without proper equipment.
  • The judge delivered a gravely serious verdict, sentencing the defendant to life in prison.
  • The CEO addressed the board members gravely when discussing the company's financial losses.
  • The doctor informed me gravely that my father's condition had worsened overnight.
  • The judge looked gravely at the defendant as she handed down the sentence.
  • The doctor spoke gravely as she explained the severity of the patient's condition.
  • The captain's voice was gravely as he announced the ship's distress signal.
  • The historian spoke gravely about the consequences of ignoring the lessons of history.
  • The scientist's tone was gravely as she presented the findings of her research, which indicated a dire future for the planet.
  • The situation was gravely concerning, and immediate action was necessary to prevent further harm.
  • The doctor spoke gravely about the patient's prognosis, warning the family to prepare for the worst.
  • The judge delivered a gravely worded verdict, imposing the harshest penalty possible for the crime committed.
  • The ambassador gravely acknowledged the severity of the crisis and promised to work towards a peaceful resolution.
  • The scientist warned that the effects of climate change were gravely underestimated, and urgent measures were needed to mitigate its impact.
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