grimly

Example Sentences

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Kip Williams reimagines the playwright’s macabre classic in a grimly funny, contemporary production at St. Ann’s Warehouse.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

“Yes,” Robby grimly answers, “that is how it works.”

From Salon • Jan. 8, 2026

The home side were grimly hanging on for half-time, but Gourgeus shrugged off a weak tackle from Josh McKay to go over for his second and Toulouse's third.

From BBC • Dec. 13, 2025

Holding a pen like a gun grimly acknowledges Irish history, opposition to British rule as well as the sectarian Troubles between Protestants and Catholics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

I noticed grimly that he didn’t mind at all ordering us around, even though we were supposed to be doing him a favor.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson