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grim

adjective

/ɡrɪm/

Meaning

very serious or gloomy in appearance or outlook

The future looked grim after the disaster.

grim reality

gloomy, harsh, stern, bleak

cheerful, pleasant, hopeful

grim face, grim situation, grim news, grim determination

extremely thorough, strict, or demanding

Relating to, resembling, or affecting apes or monkeys.

Dedicated to God or a religious purpose; sacred.

spoken rather than written; relating to the mouth

Showing good manners and respect towards others.

not thorough or detailed; suspicious or unsafe