Gravely (Adverb)
Meaning 2
To a severe or serious degree; "fingers so badly frozen they had to be amputated"; "badly injured"; "a severely impaired heart"; "is gravely ill"; "was seriously ill".
Examples
- The patient was gravely injured in the accident and required immediate surgery.
- Her gravely impaired vision made it difficult to recognize people from a distance.
- He was gravely concerned about the impact of climate change on the environment.
- The doctor informed the family that their loved one was gravely ill and had only a short time left.
- The gravely damaged building was deemed uninhabitable and scheduled for demolition.