gravely
gb/ɡɹˈeɪvli/ us/ɡɹˈeɪvli/
B2
English
~ 3400
komolyan, komoly hangon, komoran, súlyosan, életveszélyesen
B2
1
Usage pattern:
to [verb] gravely
He spoke gravely about the dangers of climate change.
Komolyan beszélt az éghajlatváltozás veszélyeiről.
The doctor gravely informed her of the test results.
Az orvos komoly hangon tájékoztatta a vizsgálati eredményekről.
She looked at me gravely before giving her decision.
The judge gravely addressed the courtroom.
They gravely acknowledged the risks involved.
Learner examples
The teacher spoke gravely to the class.
A tanár komoly hangon beszélt az osztályhoz.
He looked at her gravely and said no.
Komolyan ránézett, és nemet mondott.
She walked gravely into the room.
The man gravely told us the news.
They listened gravely to the story.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'gravely' with 'gravity' (the force). 'Gravely' here relates to seriousness, not physics.
Meaning
In a serious way
Collocations
gravely ill
|gravely injured
|gravely concerned
|gravely warn
|gravely mistaken
Synonyms
solemnly (Emphasizes formality and seriousness, often in ceremonies.)
|
seriously (More general; can describe seriousness in attitude or degree.)
Antonyms
lightheartedly (Describes doing something in a cheerful, carefree way.)
Themes
emotions
|communication
|behavior
|core_vocabulary
Definition
In a way that shows you are very serious and not joking.
In a way that shows deep seriousness or solemnity.
B2
2
súlyosan
B1
He was gravely injured in the accident.
Súlyosan megsérült a balesetben.
The patient is gravely ill and needs immediate care.
A beteg súlyos állapotban van, és azonnali ellátásra szorul.
The soldier was gravely wounded on the battlefield.
She is gravely endangered by the storm.
The town was gravely affected by the flood.
Learner examples
The man is gravely ill.
A férfi súlyosan beteg.
She was gravely hurt in the fall.
Súlyosan megsérült az esésben.
He is gravely injured after the crash.
My dog is gravely sick.
They are gravely in danger.
Common mistake:
Learners may overuse 'gravely' for minor problems; it should be reserved for very serious situations.
Meaning
In a dangerously severe way
Collocations
gravely ill
|gravely injured
Synonyms
severely (Focuses on intensity of harm or damage.)
Antonyms
slightly (Indicates only a small amount of harm or danger.)
Themes
health
|safety
|core_vocabulary
Definition
In a way that is very bad or dangerous.
To a degree that is very serious and could cause great harm or danger.
Grammar
Dictionary form
gravely
IPA
GB/ɡɹˈeɪvli/
US/ɡɹˈeɪvli/
Syllables & stress
gravely (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (gravely)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: gravely
- Plural: gravelies
Word family
Expressions
gravely concerned
1/ɡɹˈeɪvli kənsˈɚnd/
fixed phrase
Very seriously worried
Feeling very worried about something important or dangerous.
Examples
- The community is gravely concerned about rising crime rates.
- Scientists are gravely concerned about climate change.
gravely ill
1/ɡɹˈeɪvli ˈɪl/
fixed phrase
Very seriously sick
Very sick in a way that might cause death.
Examples
- The president is reported to be gravely ill after surgery.
- She has been gravely ill for weeks and is in the hospital.
gravely injured
1/ɡɹˈeɪvli ˈɪnd͡ʒɚd/
fixed phrase
Very seriously hurt
Very badly hurt, possibly dying.
Examples
- Two passengers were gravely injured in the collision.
- He was gravely injured when the building collapsed.