Meaning & use
grievously
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In a way that causes severe pain, harm, or distress.
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The soldier was grievously wounded in the final battle.
She was grievously mistaken about her friend's intentions.
A note on using this word
Grievously is often paired with words like 'wounded,' 'injured,' or 'wronged,' carrying a formal, almost legal weight.
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