English Dictionary
Definition grim in British English
grim
adjective
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adjective
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ɡrɪm/
1
grim news, situations, or events are unpleasant and make you feel upset and worried
Example
the grim reality of unemployment
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2
a grim place is ugly and unpleasant
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3
very serious and unfriendly
Example
His face was set in a grim expression.
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Example
'Exactly what I expected,' he said with grim satisfaction.
3.2
very determined to do something
Example
a grim determination to do God's will
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