grievous

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Adjective 1.3.1 Synonyms

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[edit] Etymology

From grieve, from the Middle English greven, from the Old French grever, from Latin gavare (which means to burden). Developed in the 13th century.

[edit] Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -iːvəs

[edit] Adjective

grievous (comparative more grievous, superlative most grievous)

1. Causing grief, pain or sorrow
   • 1883: Robert Louis Stevenson, Treasure Island

     As for the captain, his wounds were grievous indeed but not dangerous.

2. serious, grave, dire or dangerous

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• See also Wikisaurus:lamentable