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Webster 1913 Edition

Gravely

Grave′ly

,
adv.
In a grave manner.

Webster 1828 Edition

Gravely

GRA'VELY

,
adv.
[from grave.] In a grave, solemn manner; soberly; seriously.
The queen of learning gravely smiles.
1.
Without gaudiness or show; as, to be dressed gravely.

Definition 2024

gravely

gravely

English

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɡɹævəli/

Adjective

gravely ‎(comparative more gravely, superlative most gravely)

  1. Characterised by gravel, pebbles, or small stones.
  2. Alternative form of gravelly

Etymology 2

grave +‎ -ly

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɡɹeɪvli/

Adverb

gravely ‎(comparative more gravely, superlative most gravely)

  1. In a grave or serious manner.
Translations

Etymology

From Middle English gravely, graveli, equivalent to gravel +‎ -y. Compare gravelly.

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