grimly

adverb

Definition of grimlynext
as in determinedly

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Recent Examples of grimly Gun purchases made in response to events have been shown, grimly, to lead to still more accidental gun deaths. — Vishal R. Patel, Time, 9 Aug. 2026 In the wake of the disaster, the survivors' roles are reversed in grimly funny ways. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 17 July 2026 Tuchel’s approach might, at least, be grimly appropriate for a tournament whose organizers would surely like everyone to focus on the action, and ignore the stench of corruption and xenophobia in the air. — Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 18 June 2026 For her part, Gianina is just trying to stow away enough earnings to support her daughter, Maria (Sofia Dragoman), who lives with her grandmother (Liliana Ghita) in a grimly anonymous village in the countryside, and to save for an anticipated Christmas reunion in Romania. — Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 11 June 2026 The Olsen kiddos trying to close their front door to keep the sharks out is just as well-shot and grimly hilarious as Lisa readying to give birth as the floodwaters rise. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2026 Innocence isn’t even about the recent past; statistically speaking, the grimly familiar scenes of mayhem might take place somewhere next week. — Justin Davidson, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2026 The anti-nuclear artists collective whose work is on display at Pitzer College in Claremont never predicted a nuclear proliferation crisis would break out in the Middle East during their exhibit, or how grimly topical their work would quickly become as a result. — Chloe Shrager, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026 Rose Byrne is earning acclaim for her turn in Mary Bronstein's harrowing (and grimly funny) film. — Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grimly
  1. determinedly
  2. resolutely
  3. firmly
  4. strongly
  5. aggressively
  6. gruffly
  7. decidedly
  8. assertively
Adverb
  • Poor Frank and Kirsten look on confused, determinedly polite in their insistence that all family members should be welcome.
    — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026
  • The few street names in Happy Haven were determinedly upbeat, with Christian undertones.
    — Stephen King, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
Definition of determinedly
Adverb
  • Even with the high ceilings and crown moulding, the appointments feel resolutely cool and modern.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Even the Vidiians, a race of aliens who borrow heavily from the David Cronenberg playbook with their frequent body modifications, are portrayed in a resolutely PG way.
    — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of resolutely
Adverb
  • As the year's biggest event begins, McIntosh is already firmly at the top of the sport.
    — Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Step 2 Meanwhile, blend 1 cup (firmly packed) tender herbs (such as parsley, dill, cilantro, and/or basil), ¾ cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt, ⅓ cup mayonnaise, 1 Tbsp.
    — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of firmly
Adverb
  • Deco called his agent for a meeting this week, but the Frenchman isn’t being strongly linked to anything or anyone as of yet.
    — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Wall said beard follicles are strongly influenced by DHT, which is why beard density often continues to evolve after puberty.
    — Gavin Escott, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of strongly
Adverb
  • Dern at least throws aggressively, while Robertson has really never committed to striking exchanges or won them.
    — Brett Appley, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • However, Sandisk is aggressively shifting toward a new business model that locks in long-term agreements.
    — Jeff Kilburg, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of aggressively
Adverb
  • Rose’s relationship with her father, too, is unusual in its unresolved jaggedness, while Sisto’s gruffly on-edge performance points to a deeper well of adult pain in Wes that his daughter cannot yet manage or comprehend.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 8 June 2026
  • Chief among the familiar faces is Aaron Taylor-Johnson as the stoic, gruffly professional explosives-disposal expert Major Will Tranter, who shows up at a construction site in the heart of London where an unexploded, 1,000-pound WWII bomb has just been found.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2026
Definition of gruffly
Adverb
  • After all, elections in Russia have become decidedly pro forma affairs in recent years, carefully stage-managed to deliver the results the Kremlin wants while preserving a veneer of political pluralism.
    — Ilan Berman, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • That said, Hudgens made the look decidedly 2026 with her nails, which are topped off with a cat-eye effect—clearly one of her favorite manicure modes considering how often she's seen wearing it in a variety of colors.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of decidedly
Adverb
  • Sinner expects a lack of rhythm and for Zverev to put their past aside and come out assertively.
    — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 12 July 2026
  • After sitting a bit on the sidelines in the early days of the generative AI boom, risk-adverse finance departments are more assertively using these tools, with 75% reporting using AI compared to just 30% two years ago.
    — John Kell, Fortune, 20 May 2026
Definition of assertively

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