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grievously

/ˈɡriːvəsli/
grie · vous · ly
Adjective:grievous
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• adverb

1

To a very severe, serious, or harmful degree, especially regarding injury, error, or wrongdoing.

Example

"The company's directors had grievously underestimated the financial risks of the merger."

2

In a manner that causes or expresses great sorrow, distress, or mental anguish.

Example

"The community mourned grievously after the historic landmark was destroyed by the wildfire."

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• Nearby Words

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griever
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griffin
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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the adjective 'grievous' (derived from Old French 'grevous' and Latin 'gravis', meaning 'heavy' or 'burdensome') plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Grievously. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/grievously
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