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grievous - What does it mean?

Definition of 'grievous'

English

Alternative forms

* greuous (obsolete) * grievious (less common outside dialects)

Adjective

(en-adj)
  • Causing grief, pain or sorrow.
  • * 1883 ,
  • As for the captain, his wounds were grievous indeed but not dangerous.
  • Serious, grave, dire or dangerous.
  • Synonyms

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