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grimmig

grim

The German adjective grimmig describes a state of being fierce, grim, or ferocious. It is commonly used in two main contexts:

Hostile or angry demeanor: It refers to someone who looks or acts with intense anger, bitterness, or cruelty. It suggests a menacing or threatening facial expression or behavior.
Harshness or severity: It can also describe intense, unforgiving conditions, such as "bitter cold" (grimmige Kälte).

Grammar: It is an adjective that can be used attributively (e.g., ein grimmiger Blick - a grim look) or predicatively (e.g., Er sah grimmig aus - He looked grim).
Word origin: It derives from the Old High German word grim, which meant "furious," "violent," or "cruel." It is etymologically related to the English word "grim," though the German word often carries a stronger connotation of active anger or ferocity compared to the more static English usage.