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- [gree-vuh s]
- /ˈgri vəs/
- /ˈɡriː.vəs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [gree-vuh s]
- /ˈgri vəs/
Definitions of grievous word
- adjective grievous causing grief or great sorrow: grievous news. 1
- adjective grievous flagrant; outrageous; atrocious: a grievous offense against morality. 1
- adjective grievous full of or expressing grief; sorrowful: a grievous cry. 1
- adjective grievous burdensome or oppressive. 1
- adjective grievous causing great pain or suffering: arrested for causing grievous bodily harm to someone in a bar. 1
- noun grievous (of something bad) very severe or serious. 1
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Origin of grievous
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English grevous < Old French grevo(u)s. See grieve, -ous
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Parts of speech for Grievous
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
grievous popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
grievous usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for grievous
adj grievous
- dreadful — causing great dread, fear, or terror; terrible: a dreadful storm.
- outrageous — of the nature of or involving gross injury or wrong: an outrageous slander.
- monstrous — frightful or hideous, especially in appearance; extremely ugly.
- atrocious — If you describe something as atrocious, you are emphasizing that its quality is very bad.
- lamentable — that is to be lamented; regrettable; unfortunate: a lamentable decision.
adjective grievous
- serious — of, showing, or characterized by deep thought.
- significant — important; of consequence.
- critical — If a person is critical or in a critical condition in hospital, they are seriously ill.
- dangerous — If something is dangerous, it is able or likely to hurt or harm you.
- mortal — subject to death; having a transitory life: all mortal creatures.
Antonyms for grievous
adj grievous
- pleasing — giving pleasure; agreeable; gratifying: a pleasing performance.
- wonderful — excellent; great; marvelous: We all had a wonderful weekend.
- delightful — If you describe something or someone as delightful, you mean they are very pleasant.
- magnificent — making a splendid appearance or show; of exceptional beauty, size, etc.: a magnificent cathedral; magnificent scenery.
- acceptable — Acceptable activities and situations are those that most people approve of or consider to be normal.
adjective grievous
- slight — small in amount, degree, etc.: a slight increase; a slight odor.
- favourable — Pleasing, encouraging or approving.
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