Grim

Pronunciation: /ɡrɪm/

Definitions of grim

adjective serious or gloomy in manner or attitude

Example Sentences

A1 The weather forecast looks grim for tomorrow.

A2 The students were greeted with grim faces as they entered the exam room.

B1 The grim reality of the situation started to sink in as they surveyed the damage.

B2 Despite the grim outlook, they remained hopeful and determined to find a solution.

C1 The grim atmosphere in the courtroom was palpable as the jury delivered their verdict.

C2 The grim state of the economy was a major topic of discussion among the country's top economists.

Examples of grim in a Sentence

formal The economic forecast for the upcoming year is quite grim.

informal The situation is looking pretty grim, we might need to come up with a new plan.

slang Things are looking grim, we might be in a bit of a pickle.

figurative The clouds above were a grim reminder of the storm approaching.

Grammatical Forms of grim

• past tense: grimaced
• plural: grims
• comparative: grimmer
• superlative: grimmest
• present tense: grim
• future tense: will be grim
• perfect tense: has been grim
• continuous tense: is being grim
• singular: grim
• positive degree: grim
• infinitive: to grimace
• gerund: grimacing
• participle: grimaced

Origin and Evolution of grim

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'grim' originated from Old English 'grimm' meaning fierce or severe.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'grim' has evolved to also convey a sense of gloominess or darkness, in addition to its original meaning of fierceness.