Associations to the word «Gravely»

Wiktionary

GRAVELY, adjective. Characterised by gravel, pebbles, or small stones.
GRAVELY, adjective. Alternative form of gravelly
GRAVELY, adverb. In a grave or serious manner.

Dictionary definition

GRAVELY, adverb. In a grave and sober manner; "he walked soberly toward the altar".
GRAVELY, adverb. 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".

Wise words

We cannot always control our thoughts, but we can control our words, and repetition impresses the subconscious, and we are then master of the situation.
Florence Scovel Shinn