gravely meaning and definition

GRAVELY adverb

Definition of gravely (adverb)

1. in a grave and sober manner
   • "he walked soberly toward the altar"
   • synonyms: soberly, staidly
2. to a severe or serious degree
   • "fingers so badly frozen they had to be amputated"; "badly injured"; "a severely impaired heart"; "is gravely ill"; "was seriously ill"
   • synonyms: badly, seriously, severely