Main entry: gravely, badly, severely, seriously
Definition: to a severe or serious degree
Usage: fingers so badly frozen they had to be amputated; badly injured; a severely impaired heart; is gravely ill; was seriously ill
Definition: causing great damage or hardship
Usage: industries hit hard by the depression; she was severely affected by the bank's failure
Definition: with sternness; in a severe manner
Usage: `No,' she said sternly; peered severely over her glasses