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grim

 

[ ษกrษชm ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

mood

Forbidding or uninviting in appearance. Often used to describe a dark, gloomy, or depressing atmosphere or expression.

Synonyms

bleak, dismal, morose, sombre

Examples of usage

  • The room had a grim atmosphere, with dark shadows and eerie silence.
  • She gave him a grim look, her expression filled with sadness and disappointment.
Context #2 | Adjective

seriousness

Very serious or solemn in manner or attitude. Often used to describe a situation that is severe or harsh.

Synonyms

austere, serious, solemn, stern

Examples of usage

  • The doctor had a grim expression on his face, indicating bad news.
  • The forecast for the economy is grim, with no signs of improvement in the near future.
Context #3 | Noun

folklore

A figure or spirit in fairy tales or folklore that represents death or is associated with a dark, foreboding presence.

Synonyms

dark omen, death spirit, harbinger of death

Examples of usage

  • The Grim Reaper is a common depiction of death in many cultures.
  • In the story, the children were warned about the arrival of the Grim, a sign of impending doom.

Translations

Translations of the word "grim" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sombrio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เค‚เคญเฅ€เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช grimmig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ suram

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพั…ะผัƒั€ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ponury

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้™ฐๆฐ—ใช (ใ„ใ‚“ใใช)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sombre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sombrรญo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kasvetli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Œ์šธํ•œ (eumulhan)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุชุฌู‡ู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ponurรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ponurรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้˜ดๆฒ‰ (yฤซnchรฉn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mraฤen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ drungalegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั€ะฐาฃา“ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ™แƒแƒชแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qษ™mgin

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sombrรญo

Etymology

The word 'grim' has Old English origins, deriving from the word 'grimm', meaning fierce or savage. Over time, it evolved to encompass meanings of seriousness, darkness, and foreboding. In folklore, the concept of the Grim Reaper as a personification of death has further solidified the association of 'grim' with mortality and darkness.

See also: grimace, grime, grimmer, grimoire.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,624 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.