grimly

[US]/'grimli/
[UK]/ˈɡrɪmlɪ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv. sternly and severely; in a strong and unwavering manner; with a sense of horror or dislike

Phrases & Collocations

grimly determined

Example Sentences

His voice was grimly determined.

his grimly realistic first novel about drug addicts

It had been murderous and tyrannous and remained grimly authoritarian.

after today — correction, she thought grimly, after tonight — she'd never see him again.

stare grimly at the dark clouds

nod grimly in agreement

speak grimly about the future

walk grimly through the deserted streets

frown grimly at the bad news

listen grimly to the somber music

work grimly on the difficult task

sigh grimly at the challenging situation

stand grimly in the face of adversity

fight grimly for their rights

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