Grievous Meaning, Definitions, Synonyms & Antonyms

Grievous [gree-vuhs]

ADJECTIVE

Example

"He suffered a grievous loss last year."

"The division of a country is always a grievous moment in the nation's history."

Synonyms

Bitter, Brutal, Burdensome, Cruel, Excruciating, Harsh, Rough, Appalling, Atrocious, Calamitous, Damaging, Deplorable

Antonyms

Acceptable, Bearable, Blessed, Comforting