GRUM

Etymology

Adjective

grum (comparative grummer, )

Morose, stern, surly, sullen.

Low, deep in the throat; guttural

Synonyms

• glum

• grim

• sour

Anagrams

• murg

Source: Wiktionary


Grum, a. Etym: [Cf. Dan. grum furious, Sw. grym, AS. gram, and E. grim, and grumble.

1. Morose; severe of countenance; sour; surly; glum; grim. "Nick looked sour and grum." Arbuthnof.

2. Low; deep in the throat; guttural; rumbling; as,

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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