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grimly

/ˈɡrɪm.li/

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adverb

/ˈɡrɪm.li/B2formal
  • ruНаречие, означающее 'сурово, мрачно или зловеще'. Описывает действия, совершаемые с серьёзным, жёстким или решительным настроем, часто перед лицом неприятных обстоятельств.

An adverb meaning 'in a stern, forbidding, or gloomy manner.' It describes actions performed with a serious, harsh, or determined attitude, often in the face of unpleasant circumstances.

  1. In a serious or stern mannerB2formal

    In a way that shows a serious, gloomy, or determined attitude, often without humor.

    ruСурово

    • He grimly accepted the bad news.
    • She looked grimly at the broken machine.
    • The soldier grimly prepared for the long battle ahead.

    Synonymsbleaklydourlygravelymoroselyresolutelyseverelysomberlysternly

    Antonymscheerfullygleefullyjoviallymerrily

  2. In a determined or resolute wayB2formal

    With firm determination, especially in a difficult or unpleasant situation.

    ruРешительно

    • They grimly continued their journey through the storm.
    • He grimly held onto the rope despite the pain.
    • The team grimly worked through the night to meet the deadline.

    Synonymsdeterminedlydoggedlyperseveringlyrelentlesslyresolutelysteadfastlytenaciously

Forms
  • more grimly comparative form
  • most grimly superlative form
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