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Agrievously

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense 1:

Definition: In a way that causes deep feelings of resentment or injustice.

Example sentence: The company's decision to lay off a large number of employees agrievously affected the morale of the entire workforce.

Sense 2:

Definition: In a manner that is extremely painful, distressing, or injurious.

Example sentence: The accident victim was agrievously injured and required immediate medical attention.

Sense 3:

Definition: In a way that causes or expresses grief, sorrow, or mourning.

Example sentence: The community mourned agrievously at the sudden passing of a beloved member.

Local Usage:

Definition: In local dialects or regional jargon, agrievously may refer to someone who is excessively annoyed, irritated, or displeased.

Example sentence: John was agrievously frustrated when his car broke down on the way to an important meeting.