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Antonyms for gravely


Grammar : Adv
Spell : greyv-lee
Phonetic Transcription : ˈgreɪv li



Definition of gravely

Origin :
  • 1550s, "solemnly," from grave (adj.) + -ly (2).
  • As in mortally : adv fatally
  • As in badly : adv very much; desperately
  • As in seriously : adv not humorously
  • As in seriously : adv dangerously, critically
  • As in severely : adv harshly
  • As in terribly : adv very
  • As in solemnly : adv sedately
  • As in urgently : adv insistently
  • As in dangerously : adv precariously
  • As in deeply : adv completely, intensely
  • As in desperately : adv severely
Example sentences :
  • "Stranger, thou hast not yet learned the fashions of Athens," said Anaxagoras, gravely.
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • "I suspect that I have been deceived," said Mr. Morgan, gravely.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • He touched her hand with his lips and said gravely: "I will not fail your trust."
  • Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke
  • "I don't have to ask if you have been in prison," she said gravely.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • "Nay, there you are wide of the clout," the bowman said gravely.
  • Extract from : « The White Company » by Arthur Conan Doyle
  • "It is very disagreeable when one's income becomes a burden," said Christine gravely.
  • Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
  • "There are spirits in all things," said the Onondaga gravely.
  • Extract from : « The Trail Book » by Mary Austin
  • "This is pretty serious business, Linda," said Peter gravely.
  • Extract from : « Her Father's Daughter » by Gene Stratton-Porter
  • The Indians gravely shook their heads when I tried to persuade them to take me.
  • Extract from : « Green Mansions » by W. H. Hudson
  • "That God knows alone," answered Peter gravely as he sheathed his sword.
  • Extract from : « Fair Margaret » by H. Rider Haggard

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