grimly

• Adverbe signifiant d'une manière sombre, sévère ou sinistre, souvent avec une détermination sérieuse ou inflexible face à des circonstances désagréables.

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.

   de manière grave et résolue

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

   Synonymesbleaklydourlygravelymoroselyresolutelyseverelysomberlysternly

   Antonymescheerfullygleefullyjoviallymerrily

2. In a determined or resolute wayB2formal

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

   avec résolution

   • 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.

   Synonymesdeterminedlydoggedlyperseveringlyrelentlesslyresolutelysteadfastlytenaciously