English Definition
adj. gloomy, dreadful
Significado en Español
sombrío, severo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
ảm đạm, nghiêm trọng
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Example Sentence
The news was grim.
新闻很令人沮丧。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
grim (severe)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “grim”: The situation was looking increasingly grim as the storm intensified.
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A
joyful
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B
serious
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C
hopeful
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D
easy
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B — serious.
“grim” means adj. gloomy, dreadful
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The soldiers wore ______ expressions as they marched toward the battle.
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A
grim
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B
cheerful
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C
joyful
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D
carefree
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A — grim.
“grim” means adj. gloomy, dreadful
Common questions about “grim”
What does “grim” mean?
grim — adj. gloomy, dreadful. In Chinese: 严峻的，令人沮丧.
How do you pronounce “grim”?
grim is pronounced /ɡrɪm/. It breaks into 1 syllable: grim.
How do you use “grim” in a sentence?
The news was grim. (新闻很令人沮丧。)
What are synonyms for “grim”?
gloomy, harsh — all close in meaning to grim (adj. gloomy, dreadful).
Is “grim” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. grim appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “grim”?
grim (severe)
