Grievously and Lightly

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Grievously adverb - With feelings of bitterness or grief.

Usage example: I was grievously disappointed not to be invited to the wedding

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Lightly is an antonym for grievously in dangerously topic.

Nearby Word: grievous

Lightly adverb - Without difficulty.

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Grievously is an antonym for lightly.

Nearby Words: light, lighten, lightweight, lightness, lighter

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