grimly

== English == === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈɡɹɪmli/ Rhymes: -ɪmli === Etymology 1 === From Middle English grymly, grimlich, from Old English grimmliċ, corresponding to grim +‎ -ly. Compare grimlike. ==== Adjective ==== grimly (comparative grimlier, superlative grimliest) (now rare) Grim-looking, grim-natured. ===== Derived terms ===== grimliness === Etymology 2 === From Middle English grymly, grimliche, from Old English grimlīċe, equivalent to grim +‎ -ly. Cognate with Icelandic grimmliga. ==== Adverb ==== grimly (comparative more grimly, superlative most grimly) In a grim manner. Synonym: (obsolete) grisly ===== Translations =====