grievously

• Adverb, das bedeutet „auf sehr ernste oder schwere Weise“; es beschreibt oft etwas, das starken Schmerz, Leid oder Schaden verursacht. Es ist ein formeller oder literarischer Ausdruck, der häufig in juristischem, religiösem oder dramatischem Kontext vorkommt.

An adverb meaning "in a very serious or severe manner," often used to describe something that causes great pain, suffering, or harm. It is a formal or literary term, frequently found in legal, religious, or dramatic contexts.

1. In a serious or severe mannerC1formal

   In a way that causes great pain, suffering, or distress.

   Schwer

   • He was grievously wounded in the battle.
   • The community was grievously affected by the natural disaster.
   • She was grievously disappointed by the outcome of the trial.

   Synonymeacutelycriticallydeeplydistressinglygravelyintenselypainfullyseriouslyseverelysorely

   Antonymelightlymildlyslightlysuperficially

2. In a deeply offensive or wrong wayC2formal

   In a manner that is morally wrong or offensive.

   Auf empörende Weise

   • The government was grievously mistaken in its policy.
   • He grievously insulted his host by leaving early.
   • The company grievously violated safety regulations.

   Synonymeatrociouslyflagrantlyoffensivelyoutrageouslywickedly