grim

[ɡrɪm]

grim Definition

• 1. forbidding or uninviting in appearance
• 2. very serious or gloomy
• 3. harshly ironic or sinister

Using grim: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "grim" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The weather forecast was grim, with heavy rain and strong winds predicted.

• Example

  The situation looked grim for the hostages.

• Example

  He gave me a grim smile and shook his head.

• Example

  The movie had a grim ending.

grim Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for grim

• bleak
• harsh
• stern
• austere
• dismal

Antonyms for grim

• pleasant
• cheerful
• optimistic

Idioms Using grim

• a grim picture

  a situation that is unpleasant or worrying

  Example

  The report painted a grim picture of the state of the economy.

• grin and bear it

  to endure a difficult or unpleasant situation with good humor and patience

  Example

  I know the job is tough, but you just have to grin and bear it.

• a grim reality

  an unpleasant or harsh truth that cannot be avoided

  Example

  The grim reality is that many people in this country are living in poverty.

Phrases with grim

• grim reaper

  a personification of death, usually depicted as a cloaked skeleton carrying a scythe

  Example

  The Grim Reaper is often used as a symbol of death in literature and art.

• grim-faced

  having a serious or stern expression

  Example

  The soldiers were grim-faced as they marched through the city.

• grim determination

  the quality of being resolute and firm in purpose, despite difficulties or obstacles

  Example

  With grim determination, she continued to study for her exams even though she was exhausted.

Origins of grim

from Old English 'grimm', meaning 'fierce, cruel'

📌

Summary: grim in Brief

'Grim' [ɡrɪm] describes something that is forbidding or uninviting in appearance, very serious or gloomy, or harshly ironic or sinister. It can refer to situations like bad weather or difficult circumstances, as well as people's expressions or attitudes. Phrases like 'grim reaper' and 'grin and bear it' add depth to its usage, while idioms like 'a grim picture' and 'a grim reality' highlight its negative connotations.