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Synonyms & Similar Words
somber
solemn
gloomy
dismal
dreary
bleak
austere
stern
severe
harsh
unforgiving
unyielding
relentless
merciless
pitiless
cruel
brutal
savage
fierce
ferocious
intimidating
ominous
foreboding
threatening
menacing
dire
ghastly
macabre
mournful
funeral
sorrowful
melancholy
morose
glum
sullen
sulky
dismal
depressing
despondent
desperate
hopeless
Meaning of Grim
The primary meaning of the word "Grim" is having a stern or unforgiving quality.
Definitions
- Having a stern or unforgiving quality, or an unpleasant or depressing appearance
- Firm or unyielding in disposition or character
- Causing a feeling of fear or anxiety, or having a threatening or ominous quality
Etymology of Grim
The word "Grim" originates from Old English and Germanic roots, with its earliest recorded use in the 9th century
It is related to the Old English word "grimm", meaning fierce or savage, and the Old Norse word "grimmr", meaning fierce or cruel
The word has evolved over time to encompass a range of meanings related to sternness, severity, and unpleasantness
Example Uses
- The grim expression on his face made me nervous
- The doctor's grim prognosis made us realize the severity of the situation
- The grim atmosphere of the abandoned house made it feel haunted