Thesaurus / gravely
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synonyms for gravely
- passionately
- sincerely
- earnestly
- vigorously
- down
- intently
- resolutely
- sedately
- soberly
- solemnly
- zealously
- actively
- all joking aside
- cool it
- cut the comedy
- determinedly
- fervently
- for real
- in all conscience
- in all seriousness
- in earnest
- purposefully
- simmer down
- sternly
- straighten out
- thoughtfully
- with a straight face
- with forethought
- with sobriety
- severely
- sorely
- badly
- very
- intensely
- acutely
- decidedly
- quite
- grievously
- deplorably
- distressingly
- harmfully
- menacingly
- perilously
- precariously
- regrettably
- threateningly
- badly
- sharply
- sorely
- strictly
- markedly
- seriously
- dangerously
- firmly
- extremely
- acutely
- painfully
- hard
- hardly
- intensely
- roughly
- critically
- sternly
- rigorously
- with an iron hand
- decidedly
- badly
- intensely
- mightily
- desperately
- thoroughly
- seriously
- notoriously
- awfully
- exceedingly
- greatly
- dreadfully
- remarkably
- highly
- extremely
- unbelievably
- fearfully
- markedly
- much
- unfortunately
- unhappily
- horribly
- frightfully
- discouragingly
- disturbingly
- drastically
- staggeringly
- vigorously
- eagerly
- hastily
- frantically
- earnestly
- anxious
- excitedly
- impetuously
- compellingly
- beseechingly
- emotionally
- enthusiastically
- imperiously
- imploringly
- importunately
- persuasively
- precipitately
- severely
- desperately
- seriously
- recklessly
- carelessly
- critically
- perilously
- precariously
- alarmingly
- hazardously
- daringly
- harmfully
- riskily
- unsafely
- unsecurely
- severely
- sadly
- passionately
- thoroughly
- profoundly
- seriously
- surely
- intensely
- acutely
- genuinely
- affectingly
- distressingly
- feelingly
- mournfully
- movingly
- to the quick
- badly
- seriously
- fiercely
- greatly
- dangerously
- carelessly
- perilously
- dramatically
- harmfully
- hysterically
- like crazy
- like mad
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How to use gravely in a sentence
At this the animals stared mournfully at him for a moment, and then rose up and walked gravely away.
DAVY AND THE GOBLINCHARLES E. CARRYLWalking thrice round it, he at each time gravely repeated: "If she dies she dies, but if she lives she lives."
THE BOOK OF ANECDOTES AND BUDGET OF FUN;VARIOUSMafuta nodded his head as he spoke, and, gravely shouldering his load, marched away.
HUNTING THE LIONSR.M. BALLANTYNEShe sat back and looked at him very gravely, as if his remark had made a strong impression upon her.
BELLA DONNAROBERT HICHENSIt may also be gravely doubted whether Comyn would ever have entered into any bond with Bruce.
KING ROBERT THE BRUCEA. F. MURISON"I mean that most men hold so strongly to life, and can give up so little for their beliefs," he said gravely.
THREE MORE JOHN SILENCE STORIESALGERNON BLACKWOODWhen the number was ended, Burd Alling removed his head-harness and gravely shook hands with Jessie.
THE CAMPFIRE GIRLS OF ROSELAWNMARGARET PENROSE"Happier—and safer," she said gravely, the canoe giving a dangerous lurch as she leaned forward in her seat to catch my answer.
THREE MORE JOHN SILENCE STORIESALGERNON BLACKWOODAs soon as they were seated in the carriage, she said very gravely, I wrote you a letter last night, but I burned it this morning.
TESSA WADSWORTH'S DISCIPLINEJENNIE M. DRINKWATERI am afraid your father wouldnt welcome me as a customer, said Jess, gravely.
THE GIRLS OF CENTRAL HIGH ON THE STAGEGERTRUDE W. MORRISONWORDS RELATED TO GRAVELY
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