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1 definition found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Grim \Grim\, a. [Compar. {Grimmer} (-mer); superl. {Grimmest}.] [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 ?, a crushing sound, ? to neigh.] 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: Syn.-- Fierce; ferocious; furious; horrid; horrible; frightful; ghastly; grisly; hideous; stern; sullen; sour.
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