grim
ly
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in a serious, bleak, or depressing way
- "We've lost the case," she said grimly.
- He grimly predicted a harsh winter ahead.
- They stared grimly at the destruction around them.
- The nurse shook her head grimly.
- He listened grimly to the bad news.
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with determined persistence, especially in the face of difficulty
- She grimly continued up the mountain.
- He grimly pushed through the final stretch.
- They grimly held their ground during the protest.
- She trained grimly for the marathon despite the pain.
- He grimly carried out his duties under pressure.