grimly
27
5.5
- adverb
- /ˈɡrɪmli/
:
con severidad
- Only the nails keep him up, and for a moment that seems grimly funny.
- grimly concluded
Examples
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"Oh yes, I know him all right," Dickens answered, grimly remembering why he had come to this theatre this night.
Fiction book (1990) -
After two weeks, he returned to his study and grimly settled down to write.
Fiction book (1991) -
Amazing, how grimly we hold onto our misery.
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"I don't think so," Andrew replied grimly as he turned and walked away.
Fiction book (1990) -
"Unless you've tried to do it," he says grimly, "you'll never know what it's like out there."
Academic text (2011) -
My father would slink out of the house without breakfast; my mother grimly went about her household chores.
Fiction book (1991) -
The geologist smiled grimly, climbed into the cab, and started the engines.
Fiction book (1991) -
His patrician face grimly intent, Adam knelt down and peered into the grave itself.
Fiction book (1991) -
"We'll find out!" Jaxom and Piemur said simultaneously, and exchanged grimly determined glances.
Fiction book (1991) -
"I don't think so," Andrew replied grimly as he turned and walked away.
Synonyms
49
3.5
In a severe or unkind way that feels unpleasant
34
4.6
In a very serious way that shows something is important
3
6.3
Talk in a rough, unfriendly way
3
5.5
In a serious and sad way
2
5.2
In a firm and determined way
1
5.4
In a strong, firm way that shows determination
1
8.4
In a serious, unfriendly way that shows dislike
In a way that is very long and tiring
In a harsh, angry way that shows someone is not happy
In a sharp, harsh way that shows strong criticism
Someone speaks or acts in a hard, cold way that shows no sympathy
In a bleak way that makes places feel empty
In a brave, determined way when things are difficult
Antonyms
How Stern
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Grimly comes from grim, a very old word that meant 'fierce' or 'severe'. So to do something grimly is to do it with a hard, serious face and strong determination, as if you will not smile or give up.