GRIEVOUS
(adj.sat, adj.)Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Grievous.
Grievous - as an adjective satellite
Causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm
Example: "A dangerous operation"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dangerous11grave9life-threateningserious7severe9Causing or marked by grief or anguish
Example: "A grievous loss"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
heartbreaking23heartrending17Of great gravity or crucial import; requiring serious thought
Example: "Grave responsibilities"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
grave9heavy14weighty17Shockingly brutal or cruel
Example: "Murder is an atrocious crime"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
atrocious11flagitious14monstrous11Grievous - as an adjective
Causing grief, pain or sorrow.
Serious, grave, dire or dangerous.
Example Sentences
"It is a grievous mistake to underestimate the power of nature."
"The family received the grievous news of their loved one's passing."
"She suffered from a grievous injury after the car accident."
"The organization was found guilty of grievous violations of human rights."
"The artist's death was a grievous loss to the world of music."
Word Game Points
Is GRIEVOUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, grievous is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
GRIEVOUS has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is GRIEVOUS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, grievous is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordGRIEVOUS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is GRIEVOUS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, grievous is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordGRIEVOUS has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
