gravely
word
Definition
In a serious or very severe way. Usually describes seriousness of a situation, condition, or how someone speaks or acts.
Usage & Nuances
More formal or literary. Often used with negative news or life-threatening situations: 'gravely ill', 'gravely concerned.' Not used for minor issues. Also refers to speaking in a very serious tone.
Spanish: gravemente - seriamentePortuguese (BR): gravemente - seriamentePortuguese (PT): gravemente - seriamenteChinese (Simplified): 严重地 - 严肃地Chinese (Traditional): 嚴重地 - 嚴肅地Hindi: गंभीरता से - गंभीर रूप सेArabic: بشكل خطير - بشكل جادBengali: গম্ভীরভাবে - অত্যন্ত গুরুতরভাবেRussian: серьёзно - тяжело (о болезни, состоянии)Japanese: 深刻に - 重く (深刻な意味で)Vietnamese: một cách nghiêm trọng - nghiêm túcKorean: 심각하게 - 진지하게Turkish: ciddi şekilde - ağır şekildeUrdu: انتہائی سنجیدگی سے - انتہائی سنگینی سےIndonesian: dengan serius - dengan parah
Example Sentences
The patient is gravely ill.
basic
He spoke gravely about the accident.
basic
She looked at me gravely and nodded.
basic
The doctor gravely informed us there was nothing more they could do.
natural
"This is not a joke," she said gravely.
natural
They gravely underestimated how difficult the climb would be.
natural