gravely

gravely

See also: Gravely

English

Etymology 1

grave +‎ -ly

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɡɹeɪvli/

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Adverb

gravely (comparative more gravely, superlative most gravely)

1. In a grave or serious manner.
   • 1956 [1880], Johanna Spyri, Heidi, translation of original by Eileen Hall, page 100:

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

Translations

grave or serious manner

Catalan: greument (ca) Esperanto: grave (eo) Finnish: vakavasti (fi)

French: gravement (fr) Italian: gravemente (it) Spanish: gravemente

Etymology 2

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

Alternative forms

• gravelly

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɡɹævəli/

Adjective

gravely (comparative more gravely, superlative most gravely)

1. Characterised by gravel, pebbles, or small stones.

Anagrams

• Gravley