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Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Alternative spelling of gravelly. alt-of, alternative

Adverb

1. 1
   In a grave or serious manner.

   "'No, no one's called that at home,' said Heidi gravely."

Adverb

1. 1
   to a severe or serious degree wordnet
2. 2
   in a grave and sober manner wordnet

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A surname.

Synonyms

All synonyms

seriouslybadlybleaklydecorouslydeeplydemurely

Example

More examples

"The doctor looked gravely at the patient."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From grave + -ly.

Etymology 2

See gravelly.

Etymology 3

Variant of Graveley.

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