grimily

Meanings

• adjective

  Having a dirty or unclean appearance; covered in grime or dirt.

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Variants

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grim , grimly , grimmer , grimmest , grimness , grimnesses

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Etymology

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From the Old English word 'grim,' meaning 'dirty,' 'filthy,' and 'hideous.'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'grimily' is not commonly used in everyday speech, but it is a useful word for writers and poets to add detail and vividness to their descriptions.

2. In some dialects of English, the word 'grimy' is used as a synonym for 'cool' or 'awesome.' However, this usage is not standard and can be confusing.

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Related Concepts

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1. dirtiness: A state of being covered in dirt or grime.

2. grittiness: A quality of being rough or unrefined, often in a way that is realistic or authentic.

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Culture

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In literature, 'grimily' is often used to describe the appearance of characters or settings in a gritty, realistic way. For example, in Charles Dickens' 'Bleak House,' the character Jo the crossing-sweeper is described as 'grimily dressed.' In art, 'grimily' can refer to the use of grime or dirt as a visual effect, such as in the paintings of Jean-Francois Millet.

How to Memorize "grimily"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a dirty or unclean object or person to associate with the word 'grimily.' For example, imagine a greasy, dirty kitchen countertop or a person covered in mud.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'grimily' with words like 'dirty,' 'unclean,' and 'filthy.' For example, 'The room was grimily dirty and needed to be cleaned.'

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Grimey Is A Dirty Dog.'

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