Grimly: meaning, definitions and examples

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grimly

 

[ ษกrษชmli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

manner of expression

Grimly means in a stern or forbidding manner. It often conveys a sense of seriousness, severity, or a lack of joy. When someone behaves grimly, they are typically indicating a serious mood or attitude.

Synonyms

darkly, grim, severely, sternly

Examples of usage

  • She grimly accepted the news of the layoffs.
  • He smiled grimly at the unfortunate situation.
  • The coach grimly stated the harsh reality of their loss.
  • She looked at him grimly, knowing the challenges ahead.

Translations

Translations of the word "grimly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sombrio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเคฏเคพเคจเค•เคคเคพ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช dรผster

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengan suram

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพั…ะผัƒั€ะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mrocznie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŽณใ—ใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sombrement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sombrรญamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kasvetli bir ลŸekilde

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Œ์นจํ•˜๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุดูƒู„ ูƒุฆูŠุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ temnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ temne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้˜ด้ƒๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ temno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ grimmdar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั‚ะฐะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฃแƒฅแƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qaranlฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ grimosamente

Etymology

The word 'grimly' originated from the Middle English word 'grim', which is derived from Old Norse 'grimmr', meaning 'fierce' or 'savage'. The adverb form 'grimly' came into use as a way to describe actions or attitudes that reflected a grim disposition or serious demeanor. Over the centuries, it has maintained its connotation of severity and has been used in literature and common parlance to characterize moments of serious reflection or somber expressions. The evolution of this word emphasizes a human tendency to convey emotions through language, especially in situations of distress or troubling circumstances.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,006, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.