Definitions for gravely
grave·ly

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.3 / 3 votes

1. gravely, soberly, staidlyadverb

   in a grave and sober manner

   "he walked soberly toward the altar"

2. badly, severely, gravely, seriouslyadverb

   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"

WiktionaryRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. gravelyadverb

   In a grave or serious manner.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Gravelyadverb

   Etymology: from grave.

   1. Solemnly; seriously; soberly; without lightness or mirth.

   Thou stand’st
   Gravely in doubt when to hold them wise. John Milton.

   A girl longs to tell her confidant that she hopes to be married in a little time, and asks her very gravely what she would have her to do. Spectator. №. 475.

   Wisdom’s above suspecting wiles;
   The queen of learning gravely smiles. Jonathan Swift.

   A formal story was very gravely carried to his excellency, by some zealous members. Jonathan Swift.

   2. Without gaudiness or show.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:3.3 / 4 votes

1. Gravelyadverb

   in a grave manner

Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. GRAVELY

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Gravely is ranked #10107 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Gravely surname appeared 3,187 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 would have the surname Gravely.
   
   62.9% or 2,005 total occurrences were White.
   33.4% or 1,065 total occurrences were Black.
   2.2% or 71 total occurrences were of two or more races.
   0.7% or 25 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
   0.4% or 14 total occurrences were Asian.
   0.2% or 7 total occurrences were American Indian or Alaskan Native.

How to pronounce gravely?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say gravely in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of gravely in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of gravely in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of gravely in a Sentence

1. Israel Katz:

   The European Court of Justices ruling is unacceptable both morally and in principle, i intend to work with European foreign ministers to prevent the implementation of this gravely flawed policy.

2. Art Caplan:

   Hospitals generally do not take into account why a gravely ill patient is there, the way in which it might become relevant is if you thought it was a predictor of a bad outcome.

3. Gretchen Whitmer:

   We can not be defeated. We must move forward together. When we do that, we can not be defeated. Floyds death while in custody of Minnesota police officers has sparked fiery protests in every state of the country for over a week, including the past 7 days in Detroit. Gretchen Whitmer lifted her states stay-at-home order this week and moved most of her state into Phase 4 of reopening. While Michiganders are no longer required to stay home, we must all continue to be smart and practice social distancing, and encourage those who meet the criteria to get tested for COVID-19, Gretchen Whitmer said in a statement. Gretchen Whitmer, considered a possible Democratic pick for vice president in 2020, on Monday called President Trumps response to protests and rioting deeply disturbing and a clear signal that this administration is determined to sow the seeds of hatred and division. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP The presidents dangerous comments should be gravely concerning to all Americans, because they send a clear signal that this administration is determined to sow the seeds of hatred and division, which I fear will only lead to more violence and destruction.

4. Robert C. Murphy:

   To be listened to is, generally speaking, a nearly unique experience for most people. It is enormously stimulating. It is small wonder that people who have been demanding all their lives to be heard so often fall speechless when confronted with one who gravely agrees to lend an ear. Man clamors for the freedom to express himself and for knowing that he counts. But once offered these conditions, he becomes frigthened.

5. California Rep. Adam Schiff:

   We're seeing an erosion of the independence of the Justice Department, that is gravely concerning.

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