How to Pronounce "gravely"
word
/ˈɡɹeɪvɫi/
GRAYV-lee
/ɡɹˈeɪvli/
grayv-LEE
Definition
In a serious or very severe way. Usually describes seriousness of a situation, condition, or how someone speaks or acts.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɡɹeɪvɫi/
British English
/ɡɹˈeɪvli/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GRAYV-lee
UK
grayv-LEE
Listen in Context
He spoke gravely about the accident.
The patient is gravely ill.
She looked at me gravely and nodded.
The doctor gravely informed us there was nothing more they could do.