English Explanatory Dictionary

grimly

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Grim-looking, grim-natured.
adv
  1. In a grim manner.

Pronunciation

/ˈɡɹɪmli/ en-us-grimly.ogg

Word forms

grimly grimlier grimliest more grimly most grimly

Etymology

From Middle English grymly, grimlich, from Old English grimliċ, corresponding to grim + -ly. Compare grimlike.

Synonyms

grisly

Derived words

grimliness
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