Definition
grimly
adverb
- in a serious, grim, or forbidding manner; without humor or lightness
- in a way that suggests something unpleasant or worrying; ominously
Examples
- She grimly accepted the bad news without saying a word.
- The detective grimly examined the crime scene.
- He smiled grimly at the difficult challenge ahead.
- The sky darkened grimly as the storm approached.
- She grimly reminded him of his past mistakes.
- The coach grimly told the team they had lost their playoff chances.