Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

gravely

[greyv-lee] / ˈgreɪv li /








ADVERB
solemnly
Synonyms




Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

The story ends with the professors nodding their heads gravely and praising Ticky’s humility, which, to the reader, might appear rather pompous.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

This said it was "gravely disappointed" it could still not offer its Advanced Data Protection feature to new UK users, following its decision to withdraw it in February 2025.

From BBC Aug. 4, 2026

Deep observers of his catalog also view it as his most biographical feature, citing how closely Satsuki and Mei’s bucolic retreat resembles a chapter in the filmmaker’s childhood when his own mother was gravely ill.

From Salon Jul. 15, 2026

Another avenue Pratt put forward in an interview posted on YouTube is using the expanded definition of gravely disabled in a law championed and signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2023.

From Los Angeles Times May 19, 2026

“Yes, I think she would,” returned Laurie gravely.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott




Vocabulary lists containing gravely


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Dictionary.com's Learning Companion

Go beyond just looking up words.
Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.

Start training