grimmer; grimmest
1
: fierce in disposition or action : savage
grim wolves
2
3
: ghastly, repellent, or sinister in character
a grim tale
4
: unflinching, unyielding
grim determination
grimly
adverb
grimness
noun
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Examples of grim in a Sentence
Hikers made a grim discovery when they came across a dead body in the woods.
The accident serves as a grim reminder of the dangers of drinking and driving.
The prognosis is grim—doctors do not expect her to live longer than six months.
He paints a grim picture of the prospects for peace.
His face looked grim, and we knew his news wouldn't be good.
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The Canucks are one winning streak with a healthy lineup away from healing all wounds, but for now, things feel grim.
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Dom Luszczyszyn, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
And there was more grim news, this time from Shana’s client: Her home had burned down.
—Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport became the site of a grim discovery late Monday night when two people were found dead in the landing gear of a JetBlue carrier that had arrived from New York, according to officials.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
Despite the study’s grim findings, Dr. Lara-Castor and the other authors said the data also contained reasons for hope.
—Andrew Jacobs, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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Dom Luszczyszyn, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
And there was more grim news, this time from Shana’s client: Her home had burned down.
—Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport became the site of a grim discovery late Monday night when two people were found dead in the landing gear of a JetBlue carrier that had arrived from New York, according to officials.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
Despite the study’s grim findings, Dr. Lara-Castor and the other authors said the data also contained reasons for hope.
—Andrew Jacobs, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Grim.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grim. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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grim
adjective
grimmer; grimmest
grimly
adverb
grimness
noun
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