Grimmer: meaning, definitions and examples

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grimmer

 

[ ˈɡrɪmər ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

description

Comparative form of grim, meaning more severe, stern, or forbidding in appearance or character.

Synonyms

harsher, more severe, sterner

Examples of usage

  • He became even grimmer after the incident.
  • The grimmer the situation, the more determined he became.
  • The grimmer the weather, the happier she felt inside.
Context #2 | Noun

literature

A set of grammar rules used in Old English poetry.

Synonyms

grammar rules, poetic guidelines

Examples of usage

  • The poet followed the grimmer closely to maintain the traditional style.
  • Understanding the grimmer is essential for studying Old English literature.

Translations

Translations of the word "grimmer" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais sombrio

🇮🇳 अधिक गंभीर

🇩🇪 düsterer

🇮🇩 lebih suram

🇺🇦 похмуріший

🇵🇱 ponury

🇯🇵 もっと陰気な

🇫🇷 plus sombre

🇪🇸 más sombrío

🇹🇷 daha kasvetli

🇰🇷 더 음울한

🇸🇦 أكثر كآبة

🇨🇿 ponurejší

🇸🇰 ponurejší

🇨🇳 更阴沉的

🇸🇮 bolj mračen

🇮🇸 dimmari

🇰🇿 қараңғырақ

🇬🇪 უფრო ბნელი

🇦🇿 daha qaranlıq

🇲🇽 más sombrío

Etymology

The word 'grimmer' originated from the Middle English 'grym' meaning fierce or cruel. Over time, it evolved to its current usage as the comparative form of 'grim'. In literature, 'grimmer' also refers to a specific set of grammar rules used in Old English poetry to maintain the poetic structure and style. Understanding the history of 'grimmer' provides insight into its various meanings and applications.

See also: grim, grimace, grime, grimoire.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,247, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.