grim
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
grimmer;
grimmest
grimmer;
grimmest
Britannica Dictionary definition of GRIM
1
:
unpleasant or shocking to see or think about
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Hikers made a grim discovery when they came across a dead body in the woods.
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The accident serves as a grim reminder of the dangers of drinking and driving.
2
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causing feelings of sadness or worry
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gloomy or depressing
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a grim winter
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The prognosis is grim—doctors do not expect her to live longer than six months.
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He paints a grim picture of the prospects for peace.
3
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having a very serious appearance or manner
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His face looked grim, and we knew his news wouldn't be good.
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a grim smile
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a grim taskmaster
4
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strongly felt and serious
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grim determination
— grimly
adverb-
She spoke grimly of the scarcity of jobs.
