Grim

Pronunciation: /ˈɡrɪm/

Grim (adjective)

  1. looking or sounding very serious and sad
  2. describing a situation that is very bad or unpleasant
  3. strict and not likely to change or soften

Examples

  • The mood in the room was grim after the announcement.
  • His expression turned grim when he heard the news.

Common collocations: grim expression, grim mood, grim silence, grim reality, grim situation

Synonyms of Grim

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Grim

  • describing mood or expression
  • describing appearance or outlook