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Definition of Gravely
1. Adverb. In a grave and sober manner. "He walked soberly toward the altar"
2. Adverb. To a severe or serious degree. "Was seriously ill"
Definition of Gravely
1. adv. In a grave manner.
Definition of Gravely
1. Adverb. In a grave or serious manner. ¹
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Definition of Gravely
1. in a grave manner [adv]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Gravely
Literary usage of Gravely
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain (2001)
"At last nature broke down the barriers of etiquette: Tom lifted up an inward
prayer for pardon if he was doing wrong, and "HE gravely TOOK A DRAUGHT. ..."
2. A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital by John Beauchamp Jones (1866)
"whirled away, repeating his desperate purpose; and Tyler repeating, more gravely,
that he might be arrested for treasonable language—and ought to be. ..."
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