gravely

From grave +‎ -ly.

• IPA^(key): /ˈɡɹeɪvli/

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gravely (comparative more gravely, superlative most gravely)

1. In a grave or serious manner.
   • 1956 [1880], Johanna Spyri, Heidi, translation of original by Eileen Hall, page 100:

     'No, no one's called that at home,' said Heidi gravely.

See gravelly.

gravely (comparative more gravely, superlative most gravely)

1. Alternative spelling of gravelly.

• Gravley