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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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