Grievously

/ˈɡrivəsli/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

In a very serious, severe, or painful manner.

The accident grievously injured several people, leaving them with permanent disabilities.

To a great or serious extent.

He was grievously mistaken in believing that the project would succeed without proper planning.

In a way that causes grief or distress.

She grievously felt the loss of her beloved pet, unable to find comfort in the days that followed.

From the word 'grievous', which comes from Old French 'grievous' and Latin 'grievosus'.

grievously mistaken

Having made a serious or severe error.

grievously injured

Hurt severely.

grievously offended

Feeling deep pain or resentment.

grievous

Causing grief or great sorrow.

grieve

To feel or express sorrow or distress.

grief

Intense sorrow, especially caused by someone's death.

Severely affected or impacted.

I'm grievously tired after that workout.

To mess up badly.

He grievously dropped the ball on that presentation.