grievously

Meanings

• adverb

  expressing great sorrow, regret, or pain

• adjective

  causing great suffering, injury, or damage

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Rhymes

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deviously , deliciously , obediently

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Variants

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grievous , grievously , grievousness , grievousnesses

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Etymology

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From Old French gravier, meaning 'to weigh down' or 'to make heavy'. The modern English word 'grievously' comes from the Middle English grievous, meaning 'causing pain or sorrow'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'grievously' is often used in legal contexts to describe serious offenses or injuries.

2. The term 'grievance' is related to the word 'grievously', as it refers to a complaint or expression of strong disapproval.

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Related Concepts

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1. sorrow: A feeling of deep emotional pain, usually caused by loss or disappointment.

2. regret: A feeling of sadness, repentance, or disappointment over an action or decision that was taken or not taken in the past.

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Culture

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In literature, the word 'grievously' is often used to describe the emotional or physical state of a character. For example, in Shakespeare's Hamlet, Ophelia sings 'Get thee to a nunnery. Go; farewell. I take my leave of thee, And these few precepts in thy memory: Look thou characteristically upon the white hand of death: for this disease gives it no color. But, alas! What disease was that, Which she caught from this delicate sensitivity? She died of a broken heart, grievously afflicted by the loss of her father and Hamlet's rejection.

How to Memorize "grievously"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize 'grievously', imagine a heavy weight pressing down on your chest, causing great pain and sorrow.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'grievously' with the feeling of deep sadness or pain.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase, such as 'Grievously Greets Great Grief' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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