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Gravely

//ˈɡɹeɪvli// adj, adv, name

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.

Etymology

Etymology 1

From grave + -ly.

Etymology 2

See gravelly.

Etymology 3

Variant of Graveley.

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