grievously

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Adverbial grievously has 1 sense

grievously - in a grievous manner; "the resolute but unbroken Germany, grievously wounded but far from destruction, was able to lay the firm foundations for military revival"
Derived from adjective grievous₁

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Term: grievously

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense 1: In a serious or severe manner

Definition: in a way that causes great pain, harm, or suffering

Example sentence: She was grievously injured in the car accident.

Sense 2: In a morally wrong or offensive manner

Definition: in a way that is disgraceful or morally objectionable

Example sentence: The actor's behavior at the award ceremony was grievously inappropriate.

Sense 3: In a manner that causes deep sorrow or regret

Definition: in a way that elicits deep sadness or regret

Example sentence: The passing of her beloved pet dog grievously affected her.