Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

grimm

adjective
/ɡrɪm/
Definition
Having a stern or forbidding appearance; lacking cheerfulness or hope.
Examples
  • The detective wore a grimm expression as he surveyed the crime scene.
  • The story had a grimm atmosphere, with dark forests and ominous castles.
  • Despite the grimm weather, the team decided to continue their hike.
Meaning
The word ‘grimm’ often describes something that is stern, harsh, or gloomy. It can also refer to an attitude or expression that is serious and lacking in warmth or joy.
Synonyms
  • stern
  • forbidding
  • gloomy
  • bleak
  • serious