Grīm, a.

a. [compar. GRIMMER; superl. GRIMMEST.] [A-S. grim, grimm, from grimman, to rage; Ger. grim, equivalent to Ger. & D. grimmig, Dan. grim, grum, Sw. grym, Icel. grimmr, whence Pr. grim, afflicted, grieved, grim, grief, Sp. grima, fright, It. grimo, wrinkled.] Of forbidding or fear-inspiring aspect; fierce; surly; frightful; horrible. “The grim face of law.” Denham.

Synonyms—Fierce; ferocious; furious; horrid; horrible; frightful; ghastly; grisly; hideous; stern; sullen; sour; surly.