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grim

[ɡrɪm]

grim Definition

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

Idioms Using grim

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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'

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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.

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