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Grievous

GREE-vuhs

/ˈɡriːvʌs/

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grievous

Dictionary meaning

Causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm.

Examples

  • A grievous loss.

Synonyms: dangerous

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Ephemeral

ih-FEM-er-ul

Mellifluous

muh-LIF-loo-us

Perspicacious

pur-spi-KAY-shus

Obsequious

uhb-SEE-kwee-us

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