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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