What is another word for gravely?

Pronunciation: [ɡɹˈe͡ɪvli] (IPA)

Gravely is often used to describe a serious tone or manner. However, there are many other words that can be used to convey a similar meaning. For instance, solemn, earnest, and sober all emphasize a certain level of gravity. Po-faced, dour, and stony-faced all suggest a lack of humor, while intense, fierce, and severe imply a certain level of seriousness or urgency. Meanwhile, weighty, important, and momentous highlight the significance or gravity of a particular situation. Depending on the context, any of these synonyms can be used to convey the same meaning as gravely, while adding subtle nuances to the tone and overall meaning of a sentence or phrase.

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What are the opposite words for gravely?

Gravely is a word that means seriously or with great concern. It is often used to describe a situation or a person's tone of voice. Some antonyms for gravely include lightheartedly, humorously, cheerfully, playfully, or jokingly. These words indicate a more carefree or playful attitude instead of the somberness gravely connotes. Other antonyms for gravely include casually, unconcernedly, mildly, insignificantly, and insignificantly. These words describe a lack of seriousness, and they are often used to describe situations that are not of great importance. By using antonyms for gravely, you can change the tone of the message you are conveying, making it more approachable, jovial or less concerned.

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Usage examples for Gravely

And then-I want to know, it is rather important that I should know"-her husband bent his head gravely-"if there will be any delay?"
"Jane Oglander"
Marie Belloc Lowndes
The other nodded gravely.
"Jane Oglander"
Marie Belloc Lowndes
Constance listened gravely without comment.
"Marjorie Dean High School Freshman"
Pauline Lester

Famous quotes with Gravely

  • I say this as a Democrat, for whom the Republican domination of government threatens many values that I hold to be important to America's role as a light among nations. But there are no values that matter to me that will not be gravely endangered if we lose this war.
    Orson Scott Card
  • It is not funny that anything else should fall down; only that a man should fall down. Why do we laugh? Because it is a gravely religious matter: it is the Fall of Man. Only man can be absurd: for only man can be dignified.
    Gilbert K. Chesterton
  • I was gravely warned by some of my female acquaintances that no woman could expect to be regarded as a lady after she had written a book.
    Lydia M. Child
  • A woman gets into a relationship hoping to change the man. A man gets into a relationship hoping that the woman doesn't change. Both realize how gravely mistaken they are
    Ahmed Korayem
  • Innumerable voices have been asserting for some time now that human society is passing through a crisis, that its stability has been gravely shattered. It is characteristic of such a situation that individuals feel indifferent or even hostile toward the group, small or large, to which they belong. In order to illustrate my meaning, let me record here a personal experience. I recently discussed with an intelligent and well-disposed man the threat of another war, which in my opinion would seriously endanger the existence of mankind, and I remarked that only a supranational organization would offer protection from that danger. Thereupon my visitor, very calmly and coolly, said to me Why are you so deeply opposed to the disappearance of the human race
    Albert Einstein

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