Word Definitions & Examples
adjective satellite
Sense 1
"a grievous loss"
"a grievous cry"
"her sigh was heartbreaking"
"the heartrending words of Rabin''s granddaughter"
Similar:
sorrowful
adjective satellite
Sense 2
"grave responsibilities"
"faced a grave decision in a time of crisis"
"a grievous fault"
"heavy matters of state"
"the weighty matters to be discussed at the peace conference"
adjective satellite
Sense 3
"a dangerous operation"
"a grave situation"
"a grave illness"
"grievous bodily harm"
"a serious wound"
"a serious turn of events"
"a severe case of pneumonia"
"a life-threatening disease"
Similar:
critical
adjective satellite
Sense 4
"murder is an atrocious crime"
"a grievous offense against morality"
"a grievous crime"
"no excess was too monstrous for them to commit"
Semantic Complexity
51%
Sense Count
4
Total Synonyms
6
Total Relationships
6
Times Searched
2
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