Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • In a grievous or afflictive manner; painfully; calamitously.

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  • adverb In a grievous manner, severely.

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  • adverb in a grievous manner

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Examples

  • But he refused the will and the heart, and every time, when he was unable at the beginning to leap sideways out of the inclined trough, he fell grievously from the inside of the loop, bruising and injuring himself.

    CHAPTER XXVI 2010

  • On the other hand, Russian, Serbian, Romanian, and Italian prisoners suffered grievously from the lack of food supplements.

    Pursuit of an 'Unparalleled Opportunity': The American YMCA and Prisoner of War Diplomacy among the Central Power Nations during World War I 2008

  • My country has suffered grievously from the dropping in 1919 of this team spirit because of differences in experiences.

    Watch On The Rhine 1945

  • But he refused the will and the heart, and every time, when he was unable at the beginning to leap sideways out of the inclined trough, he fell grievously from the inside of the loop, bruising and injuring himself.

    Chapter 26 1917

  • Pham Thi Hoa's family suffered grievously from the American War.

    In These Times Nick Turse 2009

  • A man could disinherit either of his children by declaring his intentions in his will, but only for grave reasons, such as grievously injuring his person or character or feelings, or attempting his life.

    The Old Roman World, : the Grandeur and Failure of Its Civilization. John Lord 1852

  • Carlo Ancelotti dashes to Italy to visit 'grievously' ill father I'll take a Kop loss provided we win Premier League title, says Neville

    Daily News & Analysis 2009

  • Carlo Ancelotti dashes to Italy to visit 'grievously' ill father To mark eight years of his restaurant, restaurateur Nikhil Chib and wife Natasha played host to a bunch of friends and of course, foodies.

    Daily News & Analysis 2009

  • Carlo Ancelotti dashes to Italy to visit 'grievously' ill father I'll take a Kop loss provided we win Premier League title, says Neville To mark eight years of his restaurant, restaurateur Nikhil Chib and wife Natasha played host to a bunch of friends and of course, foodies.

    Daily News & Analysis 2009

  • Mrs Forbes accused the council of "grievously" letting down local residents.

    Telegraph.co.uk: news business sport the Daily Telegraph newspaper Sunday Telegraph 2009

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