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gravely
[/ˈɡreɪvli/]
adverb
gravemente
1.
in a serious or solemn manner
He spoke gravely about the situation.
Ele falou gravemente sobre a situação.
2.
in a manner suggesting danger or severity
She was gravely injured in the accident.
Ela foi gravemente ferida no acidente.
3.
in a dignified or impressive manner
The judge looked gravely at the defendant.
O juiz olhou gravemente para o réu.
Synonyms
seriously
solemnly
severely
critically
somberly
Antonyms
lightly
cheerfully
jokingly
frivolously
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
gravemente
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
gravemente
formal and standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
gravemente
formal and standard usage
Portugal
gravemente
standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
gravely concerned
gravely ill
gravely mistaken
gravely wounded
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