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   Griev·ous

   /ˈɡrēvəs/

   

   adjective

   • 1. (of something bad) very severe or serious: formal "his death was a grievous blow" Similar heinousgravedeplorableshockingappallingatrociousgrossdireoutrageousdreadfulegregiousiniquitousnefariousshamefullamentableflagrantglaringrare:flagitiousOpposite trivialvenial

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French greveus, from grever (see grieve1).

   Derivatives

   • 1. grievousness noun

   Scrabble Points: 12

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishGRIEVOUS | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   adjective. formal uk / ˈɡriːvəs / us. Add to word list. Add to word list. very serious: grievous injuries. grievously. adverb. (Definition of grievous from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

3. en.thefreedictionary.com › grievousGrievous - definition of grievous by The Free Dictionary

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   adj. 1. causing grief or great sorrow: a grievous loss. 2. causing serious harm; flagrant; atrocious: a grievous offense. 3. characterized by great pain or suffering: arrested for causing grievous bodily harm. 4. burdensome or oppressive: a grievous tax. 5. full of or expressing grief; sorrowful: a grievous cry.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › grievousgrievous | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   Definition of grievous – Learner’s Dictionary. grievous. adjective. formal uk / ˈɡriːvəs / us. very serious: grievous injuries. Want to learn more? Improve your vocabulary with English Vocabulary in Use from Cambridge. Learn the words you need to communicate with confidence. grievously. adverb.

5. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › grievousgrievous | meaning of grievous in Longman Dictionary of ...

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   grievous meaning, definition, what is grievous: very serious and causing great pain or s...: Learn more.

6. www.betterwordsonline.com › dictionary › grievousGrievous - Definition, Meaning, Synonyms, Etymology

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   Dictionary definition of grievous. Extremely serious, severe, or causing deep sorrow, suffering, or distress. "The betrayal was a grievous blow to their friendship." Detailed meaning of grievous. When we characterize a situation, event, or injury as grievous, we emphasize the gravity and significant impact it has on individuals or communities.

7. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › grievousnessGrievousness Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. : causing or characterized by severe pain, suffering, or sorrow. a grievous wound. a grievous loss. 2. : oppressive, onerous. grievous costs of war. 3. : serious, grave. grievous fault. grievously adverb. grievousness noun. Synonyms. bitter. brutal. burdensome. cruel. excruciating. grim. hardhanded. harsh. heavy.

8. www.oed.com › dictionary › grievous_adjgrievous, adj. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

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   What does the adjective grievous mean? There are 15 meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective grievous , eight of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.