grim
Comparative
grimmer
Superlative
grimmest
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experiencing or creating a sense of sadness or hopelessness in a situation or atmosphere
- The news of the disaster left a grim mood hanging over the town.
- She wore a grim expression as she listened to the tragic story.
- The gray, overcast sky added to the grim feeling of the day.
- The loss of her loved one cast a grim shadow over her life.
- The abandoned house had a grim, eerie atmosphere that sent shivers down their spines.
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(of a person) sick or unwell
4
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
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relating to black humor, which involves making light of serious, often dark or taboo subjects
- The grim humor in the play explored dark themes with a biting and ironic twist.
- His grim jokes about the dire situation had a way of making light of otherwise heavy topics.
- The film’s grim comedy took a darkly humorous approach to dealing with tragedy.
- Despite the grim nature of the topic, the comedian’s jokes elicited nervous laughter from the audience.
- The writer’s grim wit often involved making ironic comments about the darker aspects of human nature.
6
harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance
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feeling or showing deep sadness or a sense of hopelessness
- The news of the disaster cast a grim shadow over the entire community.
- She had a grim expression on her face, reflecting her deep sadness about the situation.
- Despite his attempts to stay positive, he couldn't shake off the grim feeling that had settled in.
- After the series of unfortunate events, he felt grim and could hardly find joy in anything.
- The grim mood in the office was evident as everyone dealt with the latest setbacks.