gravely

• Adverbio 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).

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).

1. In a serious mannerB2formal

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

   De manera grave

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

   Sinónimosearnestlyseriouslysoberlysolemnlysomberly

   Antónimosflippantlyfrivolouslylightly

2. To a serious or severe degreeB2formal

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

   de forma grave

   • 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.

   Sinónimosacutelycriticallyseriouslyseverely

   Antónimosmildlyslightly