grimly
(adverb) in a grim implacable manner; “he was grimly satisfied”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
grimly (comparative grimlier, superlative grimliest)
(now, rare) Grim-looking, grim-natured.
grimly (comparative more grimly, superlative most grimly)
In a grim manner.
Synonym: grisly (obsolete)
Source: Wiktionary
Grim"ly, a.
Definition: Grim; hideous; stern. [R.] In glided Margaret's grimly ghost, And stood at William's feet. D. Mallet.
Grim"ly, adv.
Definition: In a grim manner; fiercely. Shak.
Grim, a. [Compar. Grimmer (-mer); superl. Grimmest (.] Etym: [AS. grim; akin to G. grimm, equiv. to G. & D. grimmig, Dan. grim, grum, Sw. grym, Icel. grimmr, G. gram grief, as adj., hostile; cf. Gr.
Definition: Of forbidding or fear-inspiring aspect; fierce; stern; surly; cruel; frightful; horrible. Whose grim aspect sets every joint a-shaking. Shak . The ridges of grim war. Milton.
Syn.-- Fierce; ferocious; furious; horrid; horrible; frightful; ghastly; grisly; hideous; stern; sullen; sour.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
23 November 2024
(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”
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