grievously

• Adverbe signifiant « d'une manière très sérieuse ou sévère », souvent utilisé pour décrire quelque chose qui cause une grande douleur, une souffrance ou un préjudice. C'est un terme formel ou littéraire, fréquent dans des contextes juridiques, religieux ou dramatiques.

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.

   gravement, d'une manière grave

   • 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.

   Synonymesacutelycriticallydeeplydistressinglygravelyintenselypainfullyseriouslyseverelysorely

   Antonymeslightlymildlyslightlysuperficially

2. In a deeply offensive or wrong wayC2formal

   In a manner that is morally wrong or offensive.

   de manière profondément répréhensible

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

   Synonymesatrociouslyflagrantlyoffensivelyoutrageouslywickedly