Definition of Grievous
Grievous
griev·ous
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(adjective)
very serious or severe, often characterized by suffering, pain, or sorrow;
e.g. Their attack dealt him a grievous injury, from which he never recovered.
(adjective)
overwhelmingly burdensome or troublesome;
e.g. No-one was spared the grievous consequences of the war.
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