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ad. In a grave manner.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
In a grave manner; soberly; seriously.
See gravelly.
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ad. in a grave and sober manner
ad. to a severe or serious degree
Word Usage
"Well, today at mass, last night in a speech to U.S. bishops, and even on the plane en route to Washington, the pope has faced up to what he calls the gravely immoral sexual abuse of children by priests."