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gravely

/ˈɡreɪv.li/

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adverb

B2formalcommon/ˈɡreɪv.li/

An adverb meaning 'in a serious, solemn, or alarming manner.' It can describe both the manner of speaking/acting (with gravity) and the severity of a situation (e.g., gravely ill).

ruНаречие, означающее 'серьёзным, торжественным или тревожным образом'. Может описывать как манеру речи/действия (с важностью), так и тяжесть ситуации (например, тяжело больной).esAdverbio que significa 'de manera seria, solemne o preocupante'. Puede describir tanto una forma de hablar o actuar (con gravedad o importancia) como la severidad de una situación (por ejemplo, gravemente enfermo).frAdverbe signifiant d'une manière sérieuse, solennelle ou inquiétante. Peut décrire à la fois une façon de parler ou d'agir avec gravité, et la gravité d'une situation (par exemple, gravement malade).deAdverb, das bedeutet 'in ernster, feierlicher oder besorgniserregender Weise'. Es kann sowohl die Art des Sprechens/Handelns (mit Nachdruck) als auch den Schweregrad einer Situation beschreiben (z. B. schwer krank).ptAdvérbio que significa 'de maneira séria, solene ou preocupante'. Pode descrever tanto o modo de falar ou agir (com gravidade) quanto a severidade de uma situação (por exemplo, gravemente doente).zh副词,表示以严肃、庄重或令人担忧的方式。既可描述说话或行事的态度(郑重其事),也可描述情势的严重程度(如病重)。arظرف يعني بطريقة جِدّية أو مَهيبة أو مُقلِقة. يوصف به أسلوب الكلام أو الفعل (بوقار وجدية)، وكذلك خطورة الموقف أو شدّته (مثل مريض بحالة خطيرة).

  1. In a serious manner B2 formal

    In a way that shows great seriousness, concern, or importance.

    • The doctor spoke gravely about the patient's condition.
    • He nodded gravely when he heard the news.
    • She looked at him gravely before answering.

    ruСерьёзноesDe manera gravefravec gravitédeErnstptGravelmentezh严肃地arبجدية

    Synonyms: earnestlyseriouslysoberlysolemnlysomberly

    Antonyms: flippantlyfrivolouslylightly

  2. To a serious or severe degree B2 formal

    Used to describe something that is extremely serious or severe in nature.

    • The city was gravely affected by the earthquake.
    • His health has deteriorated gravely over the past year.
    • The situation is gravely concerning for the authorities.

    ruСерьёзноesde forma gravefrgravementdeSchwerwiegendptGravelyzh严重地arبخطورة بالغة

    Synonyms: acutelycriticallyseriouslyseverely

    Antonyms: mildlyslightly

  • more gravely comparative form
  • most gravely superlative form