Grimly Meaning in English
word
ˈɡɹɪmɫi
GRIM-lee
ɡɹˈɪmli
grim-LEE
Definition
In a serious, unrelenting, or harsh way, often showing few or no signs of humor or hope.
Usage & Nuances
Most often describes how someone speaks, acts, or looks when facing something tough, dangerous, or depressing. Common with verbs like 'say', 'look', 'work', 'face'. It usually adds a sense of determination or lack of hope.
Spanish: con severidad - de manera sombríaPortuguese (BR): de modo sombrio - severamentePortuguese (PT): de modo sombrio - severamenteChinese (Simplified): 严肃地 - 沉重地Chinese (Traditional): 嚴肅地 - 沉重地Hindi: गंभीरता से - कठोरता सेArabic: بشراسة - بجديةBengali: গম্ভীরভাবে - নির্দয়ভাবেRussian: мрачно - суровоJapanese: 厳しく - 冷然とVietnamese: kiên nghị - nghiêm nghịKorean: 험악하게 - 굳은 표정으로Turkish: ciddi şekilde - kararlı bir şekildeUrdu: سختی سے - سنجیدگی سےIndonesian: dengan suram - dengan tegas
Example Sentences
He nodded grimly when he heard the bad news.
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She spoke grimly about the difficulties ahead.
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The soldiers waited grimly for orders.
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They grimly accepted there was nothing left to do.
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She smiled grimly at the challenge, ready to fight.
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‘Let’s get this over with,’ he said grimly.
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