Synonyms for grimness


Grammar : Noun
Spell : grim
Phonetic Transcription : grɪm

Top 10 synonyms for grimness Other synonyms for the word grimness

Définition of grimness

Origin :
  • Old English grimnesse; see grim + -ness.
  • noun stubbornness
Example sentences :
  • She smiled, but there was a hint of grimness in the bending of her lips.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • Even Nellie, child that she was, understood the grimness of the battle before them.
  • Extract from : « Dust » by Mr. and Mrs. Haldeman-Julius
  • No man with a gleam of humour could have kept a mask of grimness.
  • Extract from : « It Happened in Egypt » by C. N. Williamson
  • "Don't worry: I'm going to tell you," she said, her grimness not relaxed.
  • Extract from : « Alice Adams » by Booth Tarkington
  • Peter Blood considered him with a grimness that increased his panic.
  • Extract from : « Captain Blood » by Rafael Sabatini
  • “Four years, perhaps,” returned Nasmyth, with a trace of grimness.
  • Extract from : « The Greater Power » by Harold Bindloss
  • The grimness of the Moon was eating into the courage of Grantline's men.
  • Extract from : « Astounding Stories of Super-Science April 1930 » by Various
  • Mr. Wells had not lost any of his grimness when he opened it.
  • Extract from : « Mary Rose of Mifflin » by Frances R. Sterrett
  • Her lips tightened to grimness as she made this announcement.
  • Extract from : « Marjorie Dean, College Sophomore » by Pauline Lester
  • "We are going to have some fun with them this year," predicted Leila with a touch of grimness.
  • Extract from : « Marjorie Dean, College Sophomore » by Pauline Lester
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